Mr. Davidsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will state the total acreage of land in Scotland used for agricultural production for the years ended 1935 and 1936, respectively?
§ Mr. ElliotThe total area of land in Scotland used for agricultural and pastoral purposes amounted to 14,981,647 acres in 1935 and to 15,003,069 acres in 1936.
— 1935. 1936. Acres. Acres. Arable land 2,982,911 2,975,995 Land under permanent grass. 1,615,636 1,616,382 Land under crops and grass. 4.598,547 4,592,377 Mountain and heath land used for grazing. 10,383,100 10,410,692 Total area of land used for agricultural and pastoral purposes. 14,981,647 15,003,069