HC Deb 08 July 1931 vol 254 cc2099-100W
Marquess of HARTINGTON

asked the Minister of Agriculture how many inspectors under the Agricultural Wages Act were employed in May, 1929, and how many are employed to-day; and the cost of salaries and expenses in each case?

Dr. ADDISON

The number of inspectors employed under the Agricultural Wages (Regulation) Act, 1924, in May, 1929, was 16, whose salaries and expenses amounted to £5,800 and £5,700 per annum respectively. At the present time the number is 22, the corresponding figures of cost being £8,000 and £7,550.