HC Deb 08 December 1966 vol 737 cc356-7W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what increase or decrease there was in the general level of farm rents in England for the year ending 31st December, 1965, and the preceding year.

Mr. John Mackie

In 1964 the average increase in farm rents in England was 6.8 per cent. and in 1965 the average increase was 7.2 per cent.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what increase or decrease there was in the general level of farm rents in Wales for the year ending 31st December, 1965, and the preceding year.

Mr. John Mackie

In 1964 the average increase in farm rents in Wales was 7.8 per cent. and in 1965 the average increase was 7.5 per cent.