§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the present market value of the best agricultural land in Wales; what were the corresponding figures for the last five years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe following information is based on transactions relating to grade 1 and 2 land notified to the Inland Revenue. It is not available for the whole period requested and is subject to a time lag between the sale and notification dates.
Vacant Possession Year ended 30 September £ per hectare 1979 2,593 1980 4,351 1981 4,504 Sales of tenanted land are too few to permit a valid year—to—year comparison.