HC Deb 17 December 1987 vol 124 c727W
39. Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has figures for the numbers of agricultural workers in tied accommodation for the last three years.

Mr. Donald Thompson

Proportions of hired adult workers working full-time in agriculture in England and Wales with a tied house or cottage are estimated to be as follows for the latest three years.

Percentages
Men Women
1984 44.7 13.6
1985 43.4 9.7
1986 42.5 14.8

Source: Wages and Employment Enquiry.