HC Deb 02 July 1981 vol 7 c448W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many acres of grazing land are let annually in England on short lets; what were the corresponding figures for the last five years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wiggin

The area of land let seasonally in England for cropping, haymaking or grazing was 230,400 hectares in 1980 and 206,700 hectares in 1979. Figures for previous years or for short lets are not available.