asked the Taoiseach if he will give in expansion of Table 10 of Economic Statistics, 1962 separate details for (a) agriculture, (b) forestry and (c) fishing as regards (1) wages and salaries and (2) profits.
Written Answers. - Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing.
44.
The details requested by the Deputy in respect of agriculture are shown in the following table.
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1957 |
1958 |
1959 |
1960 |
1961* |
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£ million |
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Income from agriculture: |
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Wages and salaries |
18.2 |
17.8 |
18.1 |
19 |
19 |
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Profits (incl. income of farmers and members of their families) |
107.7 |
96.4 |
105.2 |
107 |
115 |
* Preliminary estimate.
The difference between these figures and those in respect of agriculture, forestry and fishing included in Table 10 of Economic Statistics, represents estimated income from forestry and fishing. The latter estimates are not considered reliable enough to warrant separate publication.