HC Deb 05 February 1969 vol 777 c98W
Mr. MacArthur

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent study he has made of the profitability of Scottish agriculture; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ross

The profitability of Scottish agriculture is under continuous study. The latest figures published, in Scottish Agricultural Economics Vol. XVIII, deal with the profitability of different types of Scottish farms in 1966–67. Figures for 1967–68, including forecasts for 1968–69, will be available at the Annual Review and will be subsequently published.