§ Major Studholmeasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of registered small holdings of 50 acres and under in England and Wales; and if he will give an assurance that it is the policy of the Government to encourage smallholders.
Mr. HudsonThe number of agricultural holdings under 50 acres in England and Wales shown in the agricultural returns for June, 1942, was 231,000. The matter raised in the second part of the Question will be fully considered in connection with the whole subject of post-war agricultural policy.