HC Deb 15 March 1937 vol 321 cc1632-3
57. Mr. De Chair

asked the Minister of Agriculture what was the arable acreage of England, Scotland, and Wales in 1914; and what is it to-day?

Statement showing the area of arable land in England, Wales and Scotland in the years 1914 and 1936.
Year. England. Wales. Scotland. Great Britain.
Acres. Acres. Acres. Acres.
1914 … … … 10,306,467 691,787 3,295,487 14,293,741
1936 … … … 8,537,287 582,479 2,975,995 12,095,761