HC Deb 20 January 1988 vol 125 cc714-5W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many people are at present employed in agriculture in Wales; and what are the corresponding figures for 1978, 1968 and 1958

1958 1968 21978 11987
Agricultural workers 39,323 23,124 23,026 19,965
Farmers, partners and directors and their spouses 1— 1— 45,687 45,666
Total labour force — — 68,713 65,631
1 Not collected until 1970.
2 Figures include estimates for minor holdings.