HC Deb 24 July 1968 vol 769 c125W
94. Mr. Hooson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the average weekly wage in agriculture and forestry for Wales, Scotland and the United Kingdom, respectively.

Mr. John Mackie

Average weekly earnings (including overtime payments, bonuses, and other additions) of hired regular whole-time men in agriculture for the year ended 31st December, 1967, are estimated at £14 16s. 3d. in Wales, £14 13s. 4d. in Scotland and £15 0s. 5d. in Great Britain. Corresponding information relating to the whole of the United Kingdom and to the earnings of forestry workers is not available.

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