Allotments

Lord McKenzie of Luton Excerpts

Wednesday 3rd December 2014 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

There is no reason why they should not, my Lords. In fact, the National Trust has supported Defra’s recent pollination strategy, which is so important in protecting insects such as bees, which have been short in number in recent years.

[Lord McKenzie of Luton (Lab)]

My Lords, I understand that land purchased or appropriated by local authorities to use as allotments must not be sold without ministerial consent. Have any ministerial consents been granted during this Government?

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

My Lords, the noble Lord is absolutely right, and I understand that consents have been granted. I will provide him with the exact figure, however.