HC Deb 19 July 1993 vol 229 cc50-1W
20. Mr. Jonathan Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on current income levels for hill farmers in Wales.

Mr. Redwood

The latest farm business survey shows that the average net farm income of less-favoured area livestock farms was £12,254 in 1991–92. This represents a rise in real terms of 37 per cent. compared with 1990–91. Incomes for 1992–93 are forecast to rise further in real terms.