§ 30. Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people are now working in agriculture in Scotland; and what proportion of these own their farms.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithIn June, 1970 16,200 full-time and about 15,000 part-time farmers owned 60 per cent. and 33 per cent. respectively of their holdings. The total number of farm workers was 48,200.
§ Mr. Wolrige-GordonWhat proposals does my hon. Friend have to meet the difficulty of present and future entrants into this industry in relation to moving lap the management structure of the industry and particularly owning their own farms?
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithMy hon. Friend has raised an important point. The whole question of manpower in the industry to expand production is extremely important. We hope through the structure of agricultural wages, through the training given, and through the work of agricultural colleges that we shall provide a sufficient way to help people to go forward in the industry.