Allotments

Lord Tomlinson Excerpts

Wednesday 3rd December 2014 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

My Lords, it may help my noble friend to know that waiting lists have come down, from 57 people waiting for every 100 plots two years ago to 52 people waiting for every 100 plots—

[Lord Tomlinson (Lab)]

That is progress, certainly.

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

It is progress. It may also help my noble friend to know that neighbourhood plans, which require local communities to work with local councils, will now inform planning committees when they make decisions, particularly with regard to allotments.