§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many farmers there are in Wales at the latest available date; and how many of them are part-time.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsAt June 1982 the number of principal farmers and partners totalled 26,897, of which 7,231 were part-time. In addition there were also 7,711 other partners and directors doing farm work, of which 2,760 were part-time.
§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total amount paid to farmers in Wales in grants, loans, and subsidies in each of the most recent five years for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsTotal United Kingdom payments are shown in table 26 of the "Annual Review of Agriculture 1983" White Paper (Cmnd. 8804). The only separate figures for Wales which can be readily identified are as follows: