§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the fact that the approximate number of agricultural workers above the minimum rates prescribed by the Agricultural Wages Board is known, he will now institute an inquiry to determine the number of workers receiving above the minimum rates prescribed by the wages councils for which he is responsible; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GunterTo obtain comprehensive information on the lines suggested by the 267W hon. Member would be a complex and costly task; I am considering whether useful information on a more limited basis could be obtained without disproportionate expenditure of staff time.