HC Deb 17 April 1958 vol 586 cc27-8W
33. Mr. Osborne

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farms in England and Wales are below 25, 50, 75, and 100 acres, respectively.

Mr. John Hare

In June, 1956, 185,000 agricultural holdings were recorded as being under 25 acres of crops and grass, 235,000 under 50 acres, 270,000 under 75 acres, and 295,000 under 100 acres. Of the 295,000, it is estimated that only about 150,000 were ordinary full-time farms, but I regret I am unable to apportion these among different size groups.