HC Deb 28 June 1982 vol 26 c213W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the most recent figures for the average weekly earnings of agricultural workers in Wales; how it compares with workers in other industries; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The latest date for which comparable figures are available is April 1981. In the quarter, April to June 1981, the average total weekly earnings of hired regular whole-time men in agriculture in Wales—including payments in kind—was £96.84p.

In April 1981, the average gross weekly earnings for full-time manual men in all industries and services in Wales was £120.30p.