HC Deb 06 March 1986 vol 93 cc253-4W
22. Mr. Strang

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has issued any guidance to the Agricultural Wages Board about the Government's attitude to the level of any increase in the minimum rates for agricultural workers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jopling

No.

26. Mr. Ashton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the basic gross wages for a farm worker for a 40-hour week.

Mr. Jopling

In 1985 the average basic earnings of all regular whole-time men employed in agriculture in England and Wales were £107.40 for an average basic week of 39.8 hours.

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