HC Deb 18 April 1985 vol 77 c229W
14. Mr. Hardy

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total number of dairy farmers in England; and what was the number five years ago.

Mr. MacGregor

On 31 December 1984 there were 33,009 milk producers in England, compared with 37,654 on 31 December 1979.