HC Deb 15 April 1981 vol 3 cc187-8W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his estimate of the average prices paid for arable land in Northern Ireland in each of the last four years in cash and real terms; and if he will include an estimate for 1980–81 showing prices in cash and real terms, taking 1977–78 as 100.

Mr. Adam Butler

The numbers during the last four years were:

1977 3,209
1978 2,609
1979 2,202
1980 1,470