HC Deb 04 April 1927 vol 204 cc1718-9W
Captain P. MACDONALD

asked the Minister of Agriculture the net diminution in the number of agricultural labourers since June, 1921?

Mr. GUINNESS

The number of workers actually employed on agricultural holdings above one acre in extent on the 4th June in each of the years 1921 and

Workers. 1921. 1926. Decrease.
Regular— No. No. No.
Males 21 years old and over … … 456,783 455,904 879
Males under 21 years old … … 155,289 135,508 19,781
Women and girls … … 73,180 62.949 10,231
Total regular workers … … 685,252 654,361 30,891
Casual—
Males 21 years old and over … … 103,994 79,193 24,801
Males under 21 years old … … 27,259 19,739 7,521
Women and girls … … 52,678 41,607 11,071
Total casual workers … … 183,931 140,538 43,393
Total workers … … 869,183 794,899 74,284