§ Mr. S. Shephardasked the Minister of Agriculture how many agricultural workers will be required to replace German prisoners of war at present working on the land; and what additional workers will be required to bring the labour force up to requirements.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsIt is not possible to give precise figures. The number of German prisoners employed in agriculture has been subject to considerable fluctuation. As the prisoners are repatriated, however, there will be an increasing need for many additional workers, both regular and seasonal.