§ 17. Mr. HANNONasked the Minister of Agriculture the latest figures available for those employed in agriculture, as compared with the figures for the corresponding period in 1932?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Elliot)As the answer to this question is in the form of a statistical state- 1286 ment, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. HANNONCan the right hon. Gentleman say that the situation is improving as far as the condition of the agricultural industry is concerned?
§ Mr. ELLIOTYes, it is improving.
§ Following is the statement:
| Number of Workers* employed on Agricultural Holdings above one acre in extent, in England and Wales, as returned on 3rd June 1933, with comparative figures for 1932. | ||
| 1933. | 1932. | |
| No. | No. | |
| Regular Workers. | ||
| Males 21 years old and over | 422,520 | 419,649 |
| Males under 21 years old | 113,590 | 115,689 |
| Women and Girls | 59,600 | 62,314 |
| Casual Workers. | ||
| Males 21 years old and over | 78,530 | 64,698 |
| Males under 21 years old | 10,930 | 9,317 |
| Women and Girls | 30,380 | 25,814 |
| Total Workers | 715,550 | 697,481 |
| * Excluding the occupier, his wife, and domestic servants. | ||
| NOTE.—The figures for 1933 are subject to slight revision. |