HC Deb 06 December 1966 vol 737 cc280-1W
Mr. Baker

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the average stocking rates per acre for those holdings in England and Wales in receipt of hill cow subsidy, and for those in receipt of hill sheep subsidy.

Mr. Hoy

I regret that the information requested is not readily available.

Mr. Baker

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the average acreage of holdings in England and Wales in receipt of hill cow subsidy and of hill sheep subsidy; and how many units are in receipt of each subsidy.

Mr. Hoy

I regret that the information requested in the first part of the Question is not readily available. The number of holdings in England and Wales in receipt of hill cow subsidy this year is estimated as 14,500, and in receipt of hill sheep subsidy as 11,600.