§ 55. Mr. Hurdasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the precentage increase in Exchequer support for British agriculture over the past two years; and what proportions have been due to expanding output and falling prices for farm products.
§ Mr. GodberThe cost of Exchequer support for British agriculture increased by 16 per cent. in the financial year 1956–57 and by a further 18½ per cent. in 1957–58. I regret that we are unable to isolate the proportion of the increase due to each of these factors.