HC Deb 27 April 1976 vol 910 cc69-70W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the average annual decline in the regular whole-time labour force in agriculture in England for which the latest figures are available.

Mr. John Morris

I assume that the hon. Member intended to refer to Wales. The average annual decline in the regular whole-time labour force in agriculture in Wales between June 1971 and June 1975 was approximately 2½ per cent.

Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total full-time agricultural hired labour force in Wales at the latest date for which the figures are available.

Mr. John Morris

The June 1975 agricultural returns showed that there were 5,587 regular whole-time hired workers employed in agriculture in Wales.

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