HC Deb 03 February 1948 vol 446 cc249-50W
19. Mr. Spence

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make available the higher rate of subsidy for the first eight acres of potatoes to every farm that is so qualified irrespective of the fact that a farmer may be cultivating two or more farms.

Mr. T. Fraser

No. My right hon. Friend does not propose to depart from the arrangement announced on 21st August last, whereby payment at the higher rate will be made on the first 10 acres of potatoes grown by any one farmer whether on one or more holdings.

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