HC Deb 27 July 1966 vol 732 cc300-1W
Mr. Biffen

asked the Minister of Labour what is the average current level of earnings in the fishing industry; by what percentage it has changed over the past 12 months; what are the estimated number of employees affected; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

No information on earnings is available.

The estimated number of employees in employment in the fishing industry at mid-June, 1965, the latest date for which estimates have been made was 21,200.