Mansewood Allotment Association

That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the good work that the Mansewood Allotment Association, in the constituency of Cathcart, does in highlighting the need for and benefits of allotments in Glasgow; notes what it sees as the successful development of the allotments with the addition of 18 new allotments in Mansewood, bringing the total to 67 plots; recognises what it sees as the health benefits, particularly mental health benefits of holding an allotment in breaking down social isolation; congratulates, Ian Sutherland, and his colleagues for their work in maintaining the Association and campaigning to highlight the need for allotments, and commends Glasgow City Council for starting to meet its target of increasing plot number by 25% across the city to meet the social and health needs of Glasgow citizens.