HC Deb 08 May 1963 vol 677 cc72-3W
Mr. Harold Davies

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give the figures for north Staffordshire showing the number of farms of 30 acres or less in the years 1950, 1955 and 1960, and in 1963 to date.

Mr. Scott-Hopkins

This information is derived from the June censuses, and for 1963 the county figures will not be available until next year. Figures for 1962 and the three earlier years are given below.

NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE
Year Holdings with less than 30 acres of crops and grass Holdings with no crops or grass (rough grazings only)
1950 2,251 98
1955 2,167 87
1960 1,931 80
1962 1,857 90