HC Deb 15 February 1965 vol 706 c177W
Mr. Morgan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the average annual Exchequer contribution toward agricultural liming in the last five years; and what is the average annual amount paid to farmers in Wales and Monmouthshire under this head.

Mr. John Mackie

The average annual Exchequer contribution towards agricultural liming in the United Kingdom over the five financial years 1959–60 to 1963–64 is £9,348,786. The average annual amount paid to farmers in Wales and Monmouthshire in these years under this head is £645,786.