HC Deb 19 December 1991 vol 201 cc306-7W
Mr. Steinberg

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the number of farmers in 1980 to 1991.

Mr. Curry

The number of farmers, partners and directors in England in the years 1980 to 1991 as at the annual June census, including estimates for minor holdings, are shown in the table.

Farmers, partners and directors, England (including minor holdings)
Year Thousands
1980 196.4
1981 193.9
1982 192.1
1983 189.8
1984 190.1
1985 187.8
1986 187.4
1987 185.5
1988 183.5
1989 182.4
1990 181.9
1991 1179.5
1 Provisional.