HC Deb 18 June 1959 vol 607 c66W
67. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what provision is made for the safety, health and welfare of forestry workers.

Mr. Hare

Forestry workers are regarded as agricultural workers for the purposes of the Agriculture (Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions) Act, 1956, and enjoy the same protection as is given to agricultural workers under that Act and the Regulations made thereunder.