HC Deb 29 June 1914 vol 64 c40
9. Mr. ROYDS

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture the number of small holdings in England and Wales above one acre and not exceeding fifty acres, as returned to 31st December, 1913?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The returns to which the hon. Member refers are made annually in June, and the figures for the current year are not yet available. The number of agricultural holdings in England and Wales over one and not exceeding fifty acres, as returned on the 4th June, 1913, was 292,446.