§ 47. Sir F. WISEasked the Minister of Agriculture if he can state the number of acres under wheat in 1924 and 1923, respectively; and the number of acres under grain for the same period?
§ Mr. PARKINSON (for Mr. BUXTON)The total area returned as under wheat in England and Wales in 1923 was 1,740,000 acres, and under all kinds of corn 5,611,000 acres. The tabulation of the Returns for 1924 is not yet completed, but it is hoped to publish the figures in the course of the next few days.