HC Deb 16 April 1959 vol 603 c98W
Viscount Hinchingbrooke

asked the Minister of Labour whether, as in previous years, he will suspend the call-up of agricultural workers during the harvest period.

Mr. Iain Macleod

asked After consultation with my right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, I am arranging for the call-up of agricultural workers to be suspended for a period of fourteen weeks during this year's harvest time. The dates will vary according to the needs of different areas and will be announced later.

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