HC Deb 27 October 1981 vol 10 c300W
Mr. Myles

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent farmland in Scotland has changed hands on sale and lease-back agreements during the most recent 12-month period for which there are details.

Mr. Younger:

Detailed records of transactions involving farm land in Scotland are maintained only in respect of purchases by financial institutions. Of such purchases already recorded for 1980, 42 per cent.—covering approximately 3,000 hectares—were subject to sale and lease-back arrangements.

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