HC Deb 01 April 1977 vol 929 c290W
Mr. Wiggin

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the 26th annual report to Parliament on smallholders in England and Wales up to 31st March 1976, and when the 27th annual report up to 31st March 1977 will be available.

Mr. Strang

The 26th Annual Report to Parliament on Smallholdings in England and Wales was laid before both Houses on 29th March 1977 and copies are available in the Libraries. It is expected that the 27th report will be available about the same time next year.

Mr. Wiggin

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the estimated average income to the tenant arising from a county council smallholding of 41 acres.

Mr. Strang

I regret that I have no information on which to base an estimate. The information on farm incomes which is collected by the Ministry in the Farm Management Survey does not distinguish between county council smallholdings and other small farms.