§ 32. Viscount ELMLEYasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of unemployed agricultural workers in Norfolk, and the difference between the number unemployed in winter and summer?
§ Mr. N. BUXTONStatistics are not obtained in regard to unemployment amongst agricultural workers, but from such information as I have received as to the position in Norfolk, it would appear that, while there is at present very little unemployment among regular farm workers, it is anticipated that a number of casual workers and, possibly, some regular workers, will become unemployed after sugar beet lifting is completed in a few weeks' time.
38. Mr. FRANK OWENasked the Minister of Agriculture the total number of unemployed agricultural workers in England and Wales in November, 1927, 1928 and 1929?
§ Mr. BUXTONI regret that statistics are not available of the numbers of agricultural workers unemployed.
§ Mr. BUTLERWill the right hon. Gentleman take steps to find out the number of unemployed in the depressed arable areas, and particularly in the Eastern Counties?
§ Mr. BUXTONAs agricultural workers are not insured, statistics are not obtained.