§ Mr. J. L. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what acreage of potatoes was planted and what was the average yield per acre in Scotland each year from 1939 inclusive.
§ Mr. WoodburnThe information is as follows:
Acreage and yield per Acre of Potatoes in Scotland during the year 1939–1947 Year Acreage Yield per Acre Acres tons 1939 … … 134,333 7.7 1940 … … 157,397 7.8 1941 … … 189,272 7.2 1942 … … 217,922 6.9 1943 … … 236,271 7.5 1944 … … 238,994 6.3 1945 … … 224,347 7.1 1946 … … 221,388 8.0 1947 … … 207,316 6.1