§ 58. Major Sir Adrian Baillieasked the Minister of Agriculture, if he will give an estimate of the cost of increasing the wages of agricultural workers from 60s. to 65s. a week; and the relative figure put before him by the farmers.
Mr. HudsonThe estimate I made was £9,500,000. The National Farmers' Union have not put any other figures before me and I understand that they accept my estimate.
§ Major YorkWas that for a full year?
Mr. HudsonYes, that is for a full year. It takes account of the estimated increase of earnings of all classes of workers other than farmers and their wives, and there is an additional £5,500,000 for a full year in respect of the increase granted in respect of overtime rates.
§ Major YorkThat makes £14,500,000?