HC Deb 10 February 1947 vol 433 cc27-8
55. Mr. Vane

asked the Minister of Agriculture what is the total value of licences applied for and recommended by his Department for work costing more than £100 in respect of the provision, improvement and repair of fixed equipment on agricultural land during 1946 or other convenient period.

Mr. T. Williams

During 1946 my Department recommended the issue of licences to a total value of £6½ millions. Of this over £5½ millions was in respect of work proposed to be carried out on agricultural land.

Mr. Vane

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether that satisfactory figure includes water supply?

Mr. Williams

No, Sir.