§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers there were in England at the latest available date; and how many of these were part-time.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe information requested is set out at page 6 of "Statistical Information Notice 35/83", published on 4 February 1983.I have placed a copy in the Library of the House.
§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total amount paid to farmers in England in grants, loans and subsidies in each of the most recent five years for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerInformation on public expenditure under the common agricultural policy and on national grants and subsidies in the United Kingdom is provided in table 26 of the "Annual Review of Agriculture 1983" White Paper (Cmnd. 8804) which was presented to Parliament yesterday. Separate figures for England are not readily available.