§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Minisster of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the average annual decline in the regular whole-time labour force in agriculture in England for which the latest figures are available.
§ Mr. BishopThe average annual decline in the regular whole-time labour force in agriculture in England between June 1971 and June 1975 was approximately 2½ per cent.
§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total full-time agricultural hired labour force in England at the latest date for which the figures are available.
§ Mr. BishopThe June 1975 agricultural returns showed that there were 138,827 regular whole-time hired workers employed in agriculture in England.