HC Deb 19 March 1981 vol 1 cc152-3W
32. Mr. Alexander

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by what proportion the incomes of British farmers has fallen or risen in relation to their European Economic Community counterparts over the last year.

Mr. Peter Walker

Farming income in the United Kingdom fell by some 10 per cent. in 1980, which was a fall of some 24 per cent. in real terms. Information on changes in farming income in other member States is not available on any consistent basis.