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 - Article 018
ALLOTMENTS in Local Agenda 21 ........
Statement by Baroness Hayman, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Dept of Transport and the Regions Quoted in Hansard.
"My Lords, the Government recognises the importance of allotment gardening for food provision, recreation and sustainable regeneration of towns and cities .............
the Government are aware of the value of allotments to the whole community, as well as to the individuals who use them.
We feel that local government might well examine the role that it plays in promoting sustainability in its plans under Local Agenda 21"
Dartford MP Dr. Howard Stoate as the author of an all Commons Early Day Motion No. 1598 which reads:-
"That this House welcomes the work done by local allotment groups, further welcomes their involvement in many areas with Local Agenda 21 initiatives, for example Quality Environment for All; notes the contribution that allotment gardening can make to the local environment through recycling; sheltering wildlife and conserving open spaces; further notes the benefits for health of allotment gardening through regular exercise and fresh fruit and vegetables, and calls upon HM Government to do everything it can to support local allotment groups."
[Trevor Matthews]
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