§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the number of farmers, who(a) received and (b) returned the 4 June statistical census forms in (i) 1989, (ii) 1990 and (iii) 1991.
§ Sir Hector MonroThe June agricultural census relates to main holdings only. The number of forms issued and received was:
Year Issued Received 1989 26,760 24,803 1990 27,166 25,003 1991 30,902 28,652 Note: In addition to the June census, an annual minor holdings sample survey is conducted in May. The classification of holdings into main or minor is regularly reviewed.