HC Deb 24 June 1924 vol 175 c262W
Mr. FOOT

asked the Minister of Agriculture from whom his Department has made inquiries in ascertaining the rate of wages paid to agricultural workers in different parts of the country?

Mr. BUXTON

Periodical reports are received from outdoor officers of the Department who are in touch with the situation in different parts of the country, and special inquiries have recently been made of employers and workers in particular localities.

Mr. FOOT

asked the Minister of Agriculture the rate of wages generally paid to agricultural workers in the county of Cornwall, and the average cash value of the privileges added to the wages?

Mr. BUXTON

The recognised wage for adult agricultural workers in Cornwall is 30s. per week, which, in the case of ordinary labourers, is believed to be inclusive of the value of any allowances in kind.