HC Deb 22 April 1983 vol 41 c193W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by how many the total number of farms in the United Kingdom has declined over the past four years.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

Between 1978 and 1981 the net reduction in agricultural holdings was 2,894—1.1 per cent.—after making due allowance for minor holdings not included in the annual agricultural censuses. Similar information for 1982 is not yet available.

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