HC Deb 20 July 1931 vol 255 c1078W
Major COLVILLE

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what area of ground has gone out of cultivation in Scotland since June, 1929?

Mr. W. ADAMSON

Between June, 1929, and June, 1930—the latest date for which figures are available—the total area of crops and grass in Scotland (excluding rough grazings) was diminished by 12,270 acres.