§ 18. Mr. Livseyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the average per capita income of self-employed farmers in Wales in each of the years 1980 to 1985; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsData showing net incomes of self-employed farmers are not available. Data showing net incomes on full-time farms for the period up to 1982–83 are published in "Farm Accounts in Wales", copies of which are available in the Library of the House. Figures for 1983–84 and 1984–85, which are the latest available, are given in press notices issued by the Welsh Office, copies of which I am sending to the hon. Gentleman.
§ Sir Raymond Gowerasked the Secretary of State for Wales by what proportion farm incomes have fallen during each of the past two years (a) in Wales and (b) in the area of the Vale of Glamorgan council; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsFor Wales it is estimated that average farm incomes fell by 4 per cent. between 1982–83 and 1983–84 and by 10 per cent. between 1983–84 and 1984–85. These latest estimates are based on the farm accounts of a sample of farms. Separate figures are not available for the area of the Vale of Glamorgan council.