HC Deb 25 March 1971 vol 814 cc200-1W
78. Mr. Ashton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion of employed farmworkers work for farmers who employ less than four men.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The information available from the June, 1970 agricultural returns is as follows:

Percentage of workers employed on agricultural and horticultural holdings employing less than 4 workers
England and Wales (regular whole-time hired workers) 41
Scotland (regular whole-time workers, including family) 54
Northern Ireland (regular whole-time hired male workers) 69

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