Mr. Clifford Williamsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total amount of agriculture grant and subsidy paid per head of the population in Wales for the latest available financial period; and what is the comparable figure for England.
§ Mr. John MackieUsing the farming grants and subsidies paid in the financial year ended 31st March, 1968, the approximate amount paid per head of population in Wales was £3 13s. 6d. The comparable figure for England was £1 9s. 9d. It is not possible to include payments under the agricultural price guarantees in the calculations.