§ Mr. Strangasked the Minister of Agriculture Fisheries and Food how much agricultural land was in the tenanted sector, excluding partnerships, for each of the years 1970 to 1975, inclusive; and what proportion this represents of total agricultural land.
§ Mrs. FennerFollowing is the information requested for England and Wales:
Total area of rented agricultural land '000 hectares Percentage of Total agricultural land 1970 5,188.7 46.9 1971 5,136.0 46.5 1972 5,040.2 45.7 1973 5,070.6 46.2 1974 5,079.1 46.0 1975 5,104.4 46.3