asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state what was the estimated average weekly rate of pay of permanent agricultural workers of 21 years of age and upwards (a) in July, 1943, and (b) in July, 1944.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Agricultural Workers' Wages.
The estimated average rates were 36/3 for July, 1943, and 40/3 for July, 1944. These average rates have been computed on the basis of the Agricultural Wages (Minimum Rates) Orders for the respective years.