HC Deb 18 February 1954 vol 523 cc231-2W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Agriculture the practical basis of judgment upon which a farm is classed as C and placed under supervision; and how far it can be expressed in percentage terms of maximum efficiency.

Sir T. Dugdale

There is a clear distinction between a C grading under the farm survey and placing a farmer under supervision. A C grading means that the standard of efficiency is low and that the farmer specially needs advice and help. A farmer can only be placed under supervision for failing to fulfil his responsibilities under the rules of good husbandry.

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