HC Deb 15 March 1951 vol 485 cc1760-1
56. Mr. Lambert

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will give an estimate of the total costs of production incurred by farmers for the years ended 1945 to 1950 inclusive, or to the latest convenient date.

Mr. T. Williams

With the hon. Member's permission, I will circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

Figures for calendar years are not available but approximate farm expenditure in the United Kingdom for years ending 31st May was as follows:

£ Million
1945–46 … … … 437
1946–47 … … … 466
1947–48 … … … 520
1948–49 … … … 570
1949–50 … … … 649
1950–51 (forecast) … … … 730