§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many full and part-time workers have left the agriculture industry in Wales during the last five years; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsJune census data show the following numbers of regular family and hired workers engaged in work on agricultural holdings in Wales:
1976 1981 Whole-time 12,342 8,337 Part-time 4,716 3,498 17,058 11,835 If managers and casual and seasonal workers are included, total numbers are: 24,509 and 21,466.
This does not include farmers, partners and directors.