HC Deb 26 February 1969 vol 778 c295W
46. Mr. Tudor Watkins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers have made applications for lump sums or annuities under the Farm Structure (Payments to Outgoers) Scheme under the provisions of the Agriculture Act, 1967; how many have been settled; and what was the amount paid.

Mr. John Mackie

Up to 31st December, 1968, the total number of applications made in England and Wales was 1,344; payments totalling £53,339 had been made to 65 outgoers. A further 766 applications were still under consideration. The comparable figures for Wales alone are 315, £9,750, 15, and 205, respectively.