HC Deb 15 February 1983 vol 37 cc79-80W
Mr. Lennox-Boyd

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what change has occurred in the area of rough grazing in the United Kingdom since 1960.

Mr. Peter Walker

The change has been from 14.5 million acres to 12.6 million acres. The following table illustrates the main changes, in million of acres:

of the last 12 months, showing the country of origin and the state or nature of any processing carried out on the pigmeat.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The following tables show the annual imports of pigmeat from European Community countries in 1981 analysed(a) by country of origin and (b) by month.

United Kingdom Rough grazing Tillage Grass-land Total
Average 1959–61 14.5 11.0 19.8 45.3
Change -1.9 +1.4 -2.3 -2.8
Average 1979–81 12.6 12.4 17.5 42.5

Notes: (1) Rough grazing includes sole right, excludes commons and is on the current definition.

(2) Tillage comprises crops and fallow.

(3) Grassland includes permanent and temporary grass.

(4) Woodland and other land on agricultural holdings are not included.