HC Deb 15 February 1951 vol 484 cc84-5W
60. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Minister of Agriculture how much was paid in 1950 under the Agriculture Act to other forms of direct and indirect subsidies to farmers.

Mr. T. Williams

Direct subsidies to farmers in 1950–51 are estimated at £22¼ million. The Ministry of Food's subsidies on home-grown food in the same year are estimated to amount to £260¼ million, but it is not possible to determine to what extent this includes a subsidy to producers.