Allotments

Debate between Baroness Williams of Trafford and Baroness Donaghy

Wednesday 3rd December 2014 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

I did not know that, but it is excellent news, and I thank my noble friend for drawing the House’s attention to it.

[Baroness Donaghy (Lab)]

Is the Minister aware that this is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities? How are the Government supporting Thrive and other gardening-related charities to help people with disabilities to have their own allotments?

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

As the noble Baroness will know, local authorities have obligations in the area of disability, such as compliance with the DDA. Any council land should, as far as possible, be DDA compliant. Gardening is an excellent activity for local disabled people to get involved in.