Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 27 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 October 2008. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Monday, 3 November 2008 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Employment: Agriculture

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many people in Essex are employed in agriculture.

Answer

I have been asked to reply.The total agricultural labour force on registered holdings in Essex (comprising Essex CC, Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea unitary authorities) at June 2007 is shown as follows.

	Number
Total farmers, partners, directors and spouses (if working on holding)	4,800
Total workers (full, part-time and casual)	4,599
Total labour force	9,399
Note:
As the annual June Survey is based on a sample, estimates have been made for holdings not surveyed.
Source:
June Agricultural Survey

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Type: Written question
Reference: 482 c22W; 231921
Session: 2007-08
Subjects: Agriculture Essex Staff
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

Employment: Agriculture

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