HC Deb 12 March 1923 vol 161 cc1065-6W
Mr. RILEY

asked the Minister of Agriculture what was the number of occupying owners of farms in England and Wales in 1914; what was the number in 1922; and the number of such farms between 50 and 100, 100 to 200, 200 to 300, and over 300 acres, respectively?

Sir R. SANDERS

I am unable to give the numbers of occupying owners, but the number of agricultural holdings of various size-groups owned or mainly owned by the occupiers in England and Wales as returned in June, 1914 and 1922, were, as follow: