§ Mr. StrangTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many(a) whole-time and (b) part-time farmers there were in England and the European Community, respectively, in 1980, 1985 and 1990.
§ Mr. CurryThe information requested for England is provided in the table. Information on the numbers of farmers in the European Community in 1980, 1985 and 305W 1987 is set out on pages T/102 and T/103 of the Commission's publication, "The Agricultural Situation in the Community, 1980 Report", a copy of which is in the Library of the House.
Farmers, partners and directors in England as at June Whole time Part time '000 '000 1980 136.6 59.8 1985 129.8 58.0 1990 119.0 63.0 Source: June Agricultural Census.
New investment in England (£ million) Plant and machinery Vehicles Buildings and works (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) 1979 369 501 80 125 247 347 1980 321 396 64 88 338 362 1985 449 449 84 84 279 279 1989 347 281 125 92 291 224 (i) Cash terms. (ii) Fixed 1985 prices.