HC Deb 17 February 1982 vol 18 c137W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the present market value of the best agricultural land in Wales; what were the corresponding figures for the last five years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

The following information is based on transactions relating to grade 1 and 2 land notified to the Inland Revenue. It is not available for the whole period requested and is subject to a time lag between the sale and notification dates.

Vacant Possession
Year ended 30 September £ per hectare
1979 2,593
1980 4,351
1981 4,504

Sales of tenanted land are too few to permit a valid year—to—year comparison.