Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Raymond Robertson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: How many and what percentage of farms in Scotland are currently classified as organic. - Inc figs. (Holding answer 11 March 1997).

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many and what percentage of farms in Scotland are currently classified as organic; and if he will make a statement. [19859] Mr. Raymond S. Robertson: [holding answer 11 March 1997]: There were 99 registered organic units in Scotland as at February 1997. This represents approximately 0.2 per cent. of the 50,817 farms and crofts which submitted a separate census return in June 1996, although the two figures are calculated on a different basis.

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