HC Deb 08 March 1990 vol 168 cc835-6W
18. Mr. Strang

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the latest average weekly wage for full-time agriculture workers.

Mr. Curry

Average weekly earnings including benefits for full-time agricultural workers for the 12 months ending in June 1989 were £161.40. These are the latest figures which are available.

58. Dr. Thomas

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many(a) full-time and (b) part-time hired workers were employed in agriculture in Worcestershire during 1989.

Mr. Curry

County figures for 1989 are not yet available. The 1988 figures for Hereford and Worcester, taken from the June 1988 agricultural census, are as follows:

Hired workers Number
Full-time 2,949
Part-time 1,293

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