§ Mr. W. Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the percentage increase in total farm wages in the last 10 years.
§ Mr. MaclayThe average earnings of adult male farm workers in Scotland increased by 77 per cent. between 1950–51 and 1960–61. The number of farm workers declined during this period and the increase in the total wages bill of the industry was 31 per cent.