HC Deb 21 December 1932 vol 273 c1072
44. Mr. THORNE

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he can state the reason why the Norfolk farmers are withdrawing from the county agricultural wages committee?

Major ELLIOT

I have no official information, but I understand that the reason for the withdrawal of the representatives of employers is as a protest against the decision of the committee to continue the present minimum rate of wages of 30s. per week.

Mr. THORNE

Is there any Borstal institution to which defaulting farmers could be sent?