HC Deb 19 March 1923 vol 161 c2138W
Mr. N. BUXTON

asked the Minister of Agriculture the total number of acres under cultivations in Norfolk; the approximate rental of that area; and the acreage of wheat, oats, roots, and barley, respectively?

Sir R. SANDERS

The total area of land under cultivation and acreage of wheat, barley, oats and roots as returned by occupiers of agricultural holdings of over one acre in extent in the County of Norfolk on 3rd June, 1922, were as follow:

Acres.
Total acreage under crops and permanent grass 1,035,405
Arable land 779,468
Permanent grass 255,937
Wheat 107,630
Barley 199,989
Oats 91,513
Turnips and swedes 84,895
Mangold 57,487
Potatoes 23,250

I am unable to state the approximate rental of land under cultivation.

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