HC Deb 21 June 1938 vol 337 c894
64. Mr. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the total acreage in Scotland under agricultural development for the years ended March, 1936, and 1938, respectively, and the number of persons employed in agriculture for the same period?

Mr. Wedderburn

As the answer consists of a table of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Davidson

Has the acreage under production increased or decreased in the period mentioned?

Mr. Wedderburn

I think the arable acreage has slightly decreased, and the grass acreage slightly increased.

Following is the statement:

— At 4th June, 1935. At 1st June, 1937.
Acres. Acres.
Agricultural land:
Land under crop and grass. 4,598,55 4,571,166
Mountain and heath land used for grazings. 10,383,100 10,481,100
Total 14,981,647 15,052,266
Agricultural employees:
Regular 97,567 94,913
Casual 15,896 15,842
Total 113,463 110,755