HC Deb 16 March 1931 vol 249 c1681W
Dr. PETERS

asked the Minister of Agriculture what acreage of land has been withdrawn from arable agriculture during each of the periods of five years ending, respectively, 31st December, 1925, and 31st December, 1930?

Dr. ADDISON

The returns collected on 4th June, 1925, from occupiers of agricultural holdings exceeding one acre in England and Wales showed that, since 1920 the area of arable land had decreased by 1,337,692 acres. The returns collected on 4th June, 1930, showed a decrease since 1925 of 849,104 acres.

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