HC Deb 16 February 1978 vol 944 c313W
12. Mr. Kenneth Lewis

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the net return on investment on a 250-acre farm, assuming a cost per acre of £1,000, taking into account an average farmer's income in 1972, 1973. 1976 and 1977 for this size of farm.

Mr. Bishop

I regret that the information requested is not available.

15. Mr. MacFarquhar

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the expected average rise in farmers' incomes throughout this year.

Mr. Bishop

Farm incomes will be affected by many factors, including the weather and the price-fixing in Brussels.