§ Mr. Ripponasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the percentage increase in farm incomes over the past two years.
§ Mr. BishopAggregate net income of the United Kingdom farming industry increased by 49 per cent. from £861 million in 1972–73 to £1,283 million in 1973–74 but a fall of 12 per cent. to £1,133 million is forecast for 1974–75. On this basis the increase in aggregate net income in 1974–75 over 1972–73 is forecast to be over 31 per cent.