HC Deb 21 February 1949 vol 461 cc228-9W
Mr. Osborne

asked the Minister of Agriculture how many acres were planted with potatoes in the United Kingdom; what was the estimated total crop; and what amount was paid in subsidies direct to the home growers for the years 1946–47, 1947–48 and 1948–49.

Mr. T. Williams

The information desired by the hon. Member is given in the following table:

UNITED KINGDOM POTATO CROP
— Acreage Estimated Production Acreage Payments to Growers (For Financial year ended 31st March)†
'000 '000 tons £'000
acres
1946–47 1,423 10,166 9,344
1947–48 1,330 7,760 12,714
1948–49 1,548 12,278* 15,357
(to date)
*Subject to revision.
†Payments in each year include small remanet payments in respect of previous years.