§ Mr. John Wellsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate has been made of the acreage of blackcurrants being grubbed up in the present winter; and what is the estimated total acreage of this crop in June 1964 and June 1965.
§ Mr. HoyThe total acreage of blackcurrants in England and Wales on 4th June, 1964, was 15,725. Estimates of the area grubbed in the present winter and of the acreage in June 1965 are being obtained; I will write to the hon. Member as soon as they are available.