HC Deb 23 November 1970 vol 807 cc41-2W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the amount of grants and subsidies currently paid per head of population to farmers in Wales; and what is the corresponding figure for England.

Mr. Prior

Subject to final adjustment and audit the amount of farming grants and subsidies paid per head of population in Wales during the financial year ended 31st March 1970 was £5 1s. 7d. and in England during the same period it was £1 14s. 9d.