HC Deb 27 November 1952 vol 508 c73W
60. Mr. P. Wells

asked the Minister of Agriculture the sum paid to Kent farmers under the Drainage Grant Scheme for the 12 months ended 30th September, 1952, or nearest convenient date.

Sir T. Dugdale

For the year ended 30th September, 1952, the grants made in Kent for farm drainage totalled £31,416. This payment was in respect of 242 ditching schemes and 162 under-drainage schemes.