Land Loss (Hansard, 22 December 1976)

HC Deb 22 December 1976 vol 923 c179W 179W

§ Mr. Lee
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total area of land formerly used for agricultural purposes that has ceased to be so used during the course of the current year; and what was the total area so lost to agriculture for the years 1960, 1970, 1974 and 1975.

§ Mr. Strang
I assume that my hon. Friend is referring to England and Wales,

1974 1975 1976^*

tons tons tons

To Great Britain and the Isle of Man … … … 18,969 18,783 24,500

To other EEC member State … … … — ½ 1,150

To third countries … … … 10 — 1,100

^* 1976 exports are partly estimated

				1974	1975	1976^*
				tons	tons	tons
To Great Britain and the Isle of Man	…	…	…	18,969	18,783	24,500
To other EEC member State	…	…	…	—	½	1,150
To third countries	…	…	…	10	—	1,100
^* 1976 exports are partly estimated