HC Deb 09 June 1971 vol 818 cc338-9W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion of the United Kingdom population was engaged in agriculture in 1945, 1958 and 1970, respectively.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

It is estimated that the proportion of United Kingdom civil employment engaged in agriculture (including horticulture) was 5.5, 4.1 and 2.7 per cent. respectively for 1948, 1958 and 1970. Comparable estimates are not available prior to 1948.