HC Deb 04 February 1987 vol 109 cc706-7W
Mr. Home Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will estimate how many farm workers are accommodated in tied houses; and if he will estimate how many of those houses' rates are paid by the employer.

Mr. John MacKay

It is estimated that out of 21,000 regular hired workers in Scottish agriculture about 14,000 occupy tied cottages, and of those about 11,000 have their rates paid by the farmers.

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