HC Deb 16 November 1944 vol 404 cc2131-2W
Mr. Chater

asked the Minister of Agriculture what is the increase in the wages of various grades of agricultural workers since 1938–39 to 1944.

Mr. Hudson

Since April, 1938, increases up to approximately 30s. 6d. per week have been made in the legal mini- informal discussions between the Ministry and members of the industry. These proposals have been referred for their views to the various national poultry organisations, the National Veterinary Medical Association, and the County Councils Association, who will, no doubt, in due course submit to me any observations they have to offer.