HC Deb 02 February 1931 vol 247 cc1460-1W
Mr. de ROTHSCHILD

asked the Minister of Agriculture the number of demonstration smallholdings at present in existence in England and Wales?

Dr. ADDISON

There are three demonstration smallholdings in England and Wales, situated respectively at Stone Farm, South Moulton, Devon, and Fair-field, Stockton, Durham, and at Rawcliffe, Yorkshire. These holdings are in the main dairy holdings and are farmed by the respective occupiers under the general supervision of the local agricultural education authority.