HC Deb 13 November 1979 vol 973 c522W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the number of fatal accidents occurring in agriculture in 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979 to the most recent practicable date.

Mr. Mayhew

The number of fatal accidents which occurred in agriculture in Great Britain in the years 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978 was as follows:

1975 101
1976 108
1977 105
1978 73

Up to 5.11.79, the number of fatal accidents in agriculture in Great Britain reported to Her Majesty's agricultural inspectorate was 64.