§ 78. Mr. Crouchasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of dairy cattle in Dorset at the last convenient date, the number of cattle over two years old, the number of cattle under two years old, the number of sheep, and the number of pigs; and how these figures compare with the two previous years.
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§ Sir T. DugdaleThe figures show increases in all the categories mentioned by my hon. Friend, except for sheep. The figures are as follows:
The provisional results of the June, 1953, census in Dorset are shown in the following table, together with figures for the two previous years:
—— 1951 1952 1953 (Provisional) Total dairy cattle 93,300 95,000 95,900 Cattle over 2 years old 13,000 13,200 14,000 Cattle under 2 years old 49,900 48,700 51,000 Total sheep 45,800 45,600 42,000 Total pigs 37,400 51,000 54,000
§ 79. Mr. Crouchasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of tractors and combine harvesters in Dorset; and how this figure compares with the previous census.
§ Sir T. DugdaleIn January, 1952, the latest date for which figures are available, there were 4,476 agricultural tractors and 268 combine harvesters in Dorset. Figures for the previous census in January, 1950, were 4,060 and 187 respectively.
§ 80. Mr. Crouchasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of approved applicants for Dorset County Council smallholdings; and how many have been satisfied in the last 12 months.
§ Sir T. DugdaleThe number of approved applicants for Dorset County Council smallholdings is 117. The Council settled five applicants in the last 12 months.