HC Deb 16 November 2000 vol 356 c781W
Dr. Iddon

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what effect the Agricultural Wages Board has had on current rates of pay in the horticulture sector.[137133]

Ms Quin

The Agriculture Wages Board last increased minimum rates of pay for full time standard and casual workers, including those in the horticulture sector, in June of this year. The Government also announced that the Agriculture Wages Board would continue to operate for at least another five years.