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 Philippa Whitford Philippa Whitford Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Europe)

Instead of the 70,000 seasonal agricultural workers needed across the UK, the Government are limiting visas to 30,000, which is less than half of what is required. The National Farmers Union of Scotland has warned that, just like last year, we will again see millions of pounds-worth of crops lying rotting in the fields. Will the Secretary of State explain why the UK Government are not providing enough of the visas required? If they cannot manage an immigration scheme without harming one of Scotland’s key sectors, perhaps the Scottish Government should manage our borders.

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