§ 58. Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Agriculture what is the present average cost of production, including labour and seed but excluding rent, incurred in growing and harvesting 100 acres of potatoes.
§ Mr. G. BrownCosts of production per acre vary widely according to the circumstances of the farm and the farmer, and my right hon. Friend is unable to make an estimate of the average over the whole country. The best information available suggests that the majority of commercial potato growers incur cost of£45 and£55 per acre, excluding rent.
§ 59. Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Agriculture what was the most recent year when a farmer was eligible to receive£1,000 as an acreage payment in respect of 100 acres of potatoes grown on one holding.
§ Mr. G. BrownThis sum was payable in 1947 and will be again on the 1950 crop.