§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked 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 MorrisI 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 Evansasked 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.
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§ Mr. John MorrisThe June 1975 agricultural returns showed that there were 5,587 regular whole-time hired workers employed in agriculture in Wales.