PAY SETTLEMENT OF THE AGRICULTURAL WAGES BOARD

Early day motion 616, tabled 30 April 2001 by Ian Gibson (Labour). Signed by 36 members.

That this House congratulates the Agricultural Wages Board in awarding a 4.4 per cent. increase on the basic rate for farm workers and an increase for casual workers in line with the national minimum wage; and calls on farmers and their leaders to be more generous in their recognition of this negotiated deal.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.