§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the average price paid for agricultural land in Northern Ireland in each year since 1977 showing the sums in cash and real terms.
§ Mr. ViggersThe average price paid for agricultural land in Northern Ireland in each year since 1977 in current prices and in real terms is as follows:
Calendar Year At current prices £ per hectare Index in real terms (Base 1985=100) 1977 1,846 121 1978 2,618 158 1979 3,327 177 1980 3,227 146 1981 2,897 117 1982 2,683 100 1983 2,866 102 1984 2,958 100 1985 3,130 100 1986 3,128 97 1987 3,205 95