HC Deb 13 March 1923 vol 161 cc1321-2W
Mr. DUNCAN MILLAR

asked the Minister of Health if he can state whether agreements have been entered into between the farmers' unions and farmers' servants' unions in any counties in Scotland fixing the current rate of wages for agricultural workers; and, if so, whether ho can specify the counties and the rate of wages paid for each grade of farm worker?

Captain ELLIOT

I have been asked to reply. I am informed that agreements regarding agricultural wages in Scotland are proceeding on voluntary lines between the Farm Servants' Union and county executives of the National Farmers' Union or other representative bodies. No general statement later than that given in reply to the hon. and learned Member's question on the 5th December can be furnished at present as to the rates fixed in the different counties.