HC Deb 15 April 1970 vol 799 c237W
Mrs. Ewing

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what percentage of persons in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively, is engaged in agriculture.

Mr. Mackie

It is estimated that approximately 2½ per cent., 4 per cent. and 4½ per cent. of persons in civil employment are engaged in agriculture (including horticulture) in England and Scotland and Wales respectively.