HC Deb 08 March 1971 vol 813 c44W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what percentage of the net income of farmers in the United Kingdom is represented by grants and subsidies.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

On average over 1967–68 to 1969–70, farming grants and subsidies were equivalent to some 45 per cent. of farming net income.