HC Deb 15 May 1995 vol 260 c38W
Mr. MacShane

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the wage-setting role of the Agricultural Wages Board. [23710]

Mr. Jack

Under the provisions of the Agricultural Wages Act 1948, as amended, the Agricultural Wages Board has the power to make orders:

  1. (a) fixing minimum rates of wages;
  2. (b) directing holidays to be allowed;
  3. (c) fixing any other terms and conditions of employment;
for workers employed in agriculture.