HC Deb 01 August 1975 vol 896 c667W
Sir P. Bryan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what would be the cost to the agriculture industry of an overall rise in pay of£6 for all working in the industry.

Mr. Peart

About£125 million in the United Kingdom. This estimate excludes farmers and their wives, and it assumes an extra£6 per week on earnings, with apro rata increase for part-time workers.