HC Deb 09 February 1933 vol 274 c359
67. Mr. D. GRENFELL

asked the Minister of Agriculture the number of workers returned as employed on agricultural holdings in Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and North and East Ridings of Yorkshire in the years 1930, 1931, and 1932, respectively?

Sir G. BOWYER

As the answer involves a table of figures, I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

The following statement shows the number of workers* employed on agricultural holdings above one acre in extent, as returned on the 4th June, 1930, 1931 and 1932 in the under-mentioned counties:

— 1930. 1931. 1932.
No. No. No.
Lincoln 47,350 45,860 44,346
Norfolk 41,329 37,358 37,729
Suffolk 29,810 27,482 26,975
Essex 28,439 27,679 27,313
York, East Riding 15,840 14,856 14,165
York, North Riding 17,317 16,813 16,121
* Excluding the occupier, his wife and domestic servants.