Government Departments (Agricultural Land)

HC Deb 31 March 1960 vol 620 c153W

Mr. Morris

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the average rent per acre of land owned by Government Departments.

Sir E. Boyle

The rent received from agricultural tenants by Government Departments varies according to the nature of the land, restrictions on user, and so forth. As an average figure it amounts to 10s. 9d. an acre.