HC Deb 02 April 1969 vol 781 c102W
Mr. Jopling

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is satisfied that the agricultural industry will have the resources necessary to close the gap between agricultural wages and industrial wages; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

Although there may be difficulties in some places, labour productivity has shown a substantial rise and farmers have so far been able to retain the labour force needed.

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