Agricultural Workers (Call-up Suspension)

HC Deb 06 July 1956 vol 555 c144W

Mr. Crouch

asked the Minister of Labour if he will now give the dates during which the call-up of agricultural workers for the forces will be suspended in order to help with the harvest.

Mr. Iain Macleod

The dates of the 14-week period during which the call-up of agricultural workers will be suspended during this year's harvest time vary according to the needs of the different areas and are set out below:—Wales—2nd July to 6th October. London and South Eastern, Southern and South Western Regions—30th July to 3rd November. Northern Region—6th August to 10th November. Midland, North Midland, East and West Ridings and North Western Regions—13th August to 17th November. Scotland—13th August to 17th November. Eastern Region—20th August to 24th November.