HC Deb 08 December 1983 vol 50 c225W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the total cost of rent paid for agricultural holdings in each year since 1979.

Mrs. Fenner

Estimates of gross rent on agricultural land in the United Kingdom made for the 1983 annual review amounted to £205 million in 1979, £240 million in 1980, £274 million in 1981 and £298 million in 1982. A forecast for 1983 will be available following the completion of the 1984 annual review.