HC Deb 03 November 1932 vol 269 c1965
47. Mr. G. MACDONALD

asked the Minister of Agriculture the number of smallholdings established in Lancashire during each of the five years ended 30th September, 1932, and the acreage absorbed?

Major ELLIOT

The figures are as follow:

1928, 7 holdings; 1929, 30 holdings; 1930, 2 holdings; 1931, 8 holdings; 1932, 25 holdings; making a total of 72 holdings with a total area of 537 acres.

Mr. MACDONALD

Can the right hon. and gallant Gentleman say whether there has been an increase?

Major ELLIOT

The hon..Member will see that the numbers have increased in recent years.