HC Deb 04 February 1988 vol 126 c727W
37. Mr. MacDonald

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how farm incomes presently compare with figures for 1986 and 1987, respectively.

Mr. MacGregor

United Kingdom income in 1987 is forecast at £1,404 million, about 1½ per cent. lower than the 1986 total of £1,427 million. More detailed data on farm incomes is given in the "Annual Review of Agriculture 1988" (Cm 299).