HC Deb 02 July 1969 vol 786 cc88-9W
52. Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has made of the current return on capital employed in agriculture; and how this compares with the present level of interest rates on farmers' borrowings.

Mr. John Mackie

None. Any such estimate would inevitably have to be based on arbitrary assumptions. The second part of the question does not, therefore, arise.

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