Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme

Part of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – in the House of Commons at on 27 January 2022.

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Photo of George Eustice George Eustice The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

We are not winding down the seasonal agricultural workers scheme; in fact, we have now extended it until 2024 and it supports both edible and ornamental horticulture. There are 30,000 visas already available, with the potential to increase that to 40,000 if there is demand.