§ 1988. Mr. David PorterTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give the figures for the number of people involved in dairy farming for the years(a) 1960, (b) 1970, (c) 1980, (d) 1985, (e) 1986, (f) 1987 and (g)
§ Mr. Donald Thompson[holding answer 21 April 1989]: Data in the form requested are not available for 1960 or
England and Wales Labour on agricultural holdings classified as predominantly pig holdings Number of holdings Proportion of national pig herd Farmers, Partners and Directors and spouses Whole time workers including salaried managers Part time including seasonal and casual workers 1980 40,365 85.8 70,332 32,692 19,315 1985 34,854 85.8 63,285 27,761 16,867 1986 33,967 86.1 62,092 26,462 17,090 1987 32,162 85.4 58,881 24,384 16,139 1988 30,414 84.5 56,213 22,413 15,143