HC Deb 11 January 1989 vol 144 cc675-6W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if workers employed on fish farms are covered by the terms of the Agricultural Wages Board Order; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Donald Thompson

The orders made by the Agricultural Wages Board for England and Wales apply to those workers in agriculture as defined in the Agricultural Wages Act 1948, the interpretation of which is of course a matter for the courts. To date fish farming has not been considered to be an activity included within the definition.