HC Deb 02 March 1972 vol 832 c182W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion labour costs have been of the total production costs for the Price Review in 1950–51, 1955–56, 1960–61. 1965–66 and 1970–71, respectively.

Mr. Prior

Labour costs as a proportion of total production costs are as follows:

United Kingdom June-May year
Per cent.
1950–51 32
1955–56 25
1960–61 24
1965–66 20
1970–71 18