§ Mr. Neaveasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what were the percentage increases in real farm incomes between 1945–47, and 1961–62 compared with percentage increases in total personal incomes for the same period.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsThe percentage increases in incomes in the U.K., adjusted for changes in the prices of consumer goods and services, are as follows:
Aggregate farming net income*
June-May, 1961–62† compared with average 1945–46 to 1947–48: 21%Total Personal Income‡
1961 compared with average 1945 to 1947: 50%.*as defined in Appendix II, note (i) of Cmnd. 1658 (March, 1962).† as forecast in February, 1962.‡ before providing for depreciation and stock appreciation where applicable.