asked the Minister of Agriculture the increased number of Allotments that have been applied for and granted since the outbreak of hostilities?

I am not in possession of detailed figures for the whole country, but on the basis of returns received from local allotment authorities it is estimated that the total number of war-time allotments provided in England and Wales from the outbreak of war up to 15th April last is 541,000. At the present time the total number of allotments in England and Wales, excluding railway allotments, is estimated at approximately 1,500,000.

Is it not true that the right hon. Gentleman is really making some progress now in this matter?

Thank you.