HC Deb 23 February 1933 vol 274 cc1921-2W
Sir H. CROFT

asked the Minister of Agriculture what was the acreage under hops in 1914, 1930 and 1932, respectively?

Major ELLIOT

The acreage returned as under hops on the 4th June was 36,661 acres in 1914; 19,997 acres in 1930; and 16,531 acres in 1932. A varying proportion of the area is left unpicked each year.