§ 47. Mr. David Clarkasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers there were in England and Wales in 1951, 1961, 1966 and March, 1970, respectively.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe number of employers and self-employed in agriculture in England and Wales are estimated at about 299,000 in 1951, 274,000 in 1961, 256,000 in 1966 and 240,000 in 1970, respectively. Estimates for particular months are not available.