§ Dr. StrangTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what the level of investment has been on agricultural plant and machinery for each year since 1979; and if he will give a breakdown of the different areas including tractors, combine harvesters, and farm buildings.
§ Mr. GummerLatest estimates of investment by the United Kingdom agricultural industry in building and works, plant and machinery and vehicles are shown in the table. Information on tractors, and combine harvesters is not available separately.
Gross capital formation at current prices £ million Buildings and works Plant and machinery Vehicles 1979 397 501 100 1980 557 425 82 1981 516 361 103 1982 617 484 112 1983 645 599 122 1984 661 563 129 1985 556 595 116 1986 432 495 122 1987 396 447 126 1988 447 538 140 1989 473 489 161 1990 545 431 201 1991 436 394 191