§ Mr. Neaveasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the percentage increase in wage rates for men in agriculture and forestry between 1948 and March, 1962, compared with wage rates in all industries and services.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsBased on statistics compiled by the Ministry of Labour, the increase between 1948 and March 1962 in the United Kingdom average weekly wage rates was 95 per cent. for men in agriculture, forestry and fishing compared with 87 per cent. for men in all industries and services.