HC Deb 19 March 1987 vol 112 cc607-8W
47. Mr. Ashdown

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his latest information on the take-up of the milk outgoers scheme; and if he will make a statement.

All Farm Types (excluding Horticulture) Owner Occupied Tenanted Mixed-Tenure All Types of Tenure
1979 1986 1979 1986 1979 1986 1979 1986
50–100 per cent. 1 2 3 21 1 3 2 7
100 per cent. and above 5 1

Source: Liabilities and Assets Survey (Farm Business Survey).

Note: Figures relate to closing valuations of farm accounting years ending average in February.

Mr. Gummer

The closing date for submission of applications under the Community outgoers scheme was 15 February 1987. By this date 425 applications for 76.9 million litres had been submitted. Of these, 24 worth 3.9 million litres had been withdrawn and a further 40 worth 14.7 million litres were awaiting landlord's consent. The final uptake under the scheme is not yet known because these figures are subject to adjustment in the light of withdrawals and landlords' consents which may be received after the closing date.

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