HC Deb 17 February 1983 vol 37 c244W
19. Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the average percentage year-on-year increase in farm incomes in the United Kingdom since 1972.

Mr. Peter Walker

The average percentage year-on-year increase in farming income in the United Kingdom between 1972 and 1981 in cash terms was approximately seven per cent. Deflated by the retail price index this represents an annual decrease in real terms of approximately seven per cent.