§ Mr. Barrasked the Minister of Health whether he can state the area, the price paid, and the previous rateable value of Middleton Moat Farm, Wisbech Road, Terrington St. Clement, purchased by the Norfolk County Council for purposes of the new Marshaland experimental station; what further expenditure will be required to equip the farm for experimental or demonstration purposes; what revenue is likely to be derived when the whole is in operation; and if the running of the farm involves a charge on county ratepayers what that charge is likely to be?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonI have been asked to reply. The area of the farm in question is approximately 60 acres, which were acquired for £5,400, this price including the farmhouse and buildings. I have no information as to the previous rateable value of the property. Its equipment as a demonstration station is estimated to cost £3,640. The anticipated revenue is between £2,500 and £3,000 per annum, which is expected to meet outgoings, exclusive of the loan service charges in respect of the sum required to purchase the farm.