HC Deb 13 July 1936 vol 314 c1682W
Colonel BURTON

asked the Minister of Agriculture the number of acres in the united Kingdom under arable cultivation for the years 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, and 1936?

Mr. ELLIOT

Figures for the present year will not be available until some time in August. For the years 1930 to 1935 inclusive the information required is as follows:

Statement showing total area of arable land on agricultural holdings above one acre in extent in the United Kingdom.
Total Arable Land.
Years. Acres.
1930 14,144,568
1931 13,839,443
1932 13,574,933
1933 13,449,056
1934 13,370,218
1935 13,488,237*
* Subject to revision.