§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the cash equivalent of the recent award suggested by the Agricultural Wages Board after taking into account the adjustments for changes in working conditions; and how this compares with the £2/£2.60 mentioned in the Downing Street statement of 26th September.
§ Mr. GodberI have been asked to reply.
The Agricultural Wages Board for England and Wales has issued proposals that as from 22nd January, 1973, the minimum wage of the adult male farm worker should be increased by £3.30 to £19.50. The board made no significant proposals to change working conditions that would affect this minimum rate.