HC Deb 16 December 1992 vol 216 c308W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage of farm land in Wales has the status of development area or special development area.

Mr. David Hunt

Approximately 81 per cent. of agricultural land in Wales lies within the less favoured area —LFA. Approximately 57 per cent. is classed as LFA (severely disadvantaged) and 24 per cent. as LFA (disadvantaged).