§ Sir Clive Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will state the regions in which the 14 farm holdings amalgamations took place between 31st October, 1967, and 30th April, 1968.
§ Mr. John MackieAs I told the hon. Member in my reply on 15th May [Vol. 764,c. 244–5] we have approved eight proposed farm amalgamations in England and Wales between 31st October, 1967, and 30th April, 1968.
The regional figures are as follows:
Amalgamations Proposals approved Land transactions completed by 17th May, 1968 Yorks. and Lanes. 4 2 Northern 1 1 Southwestern 3 0 Total 8 3