Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered am ar 22 Hydref 2019.
Alex Norris
Labour/Co-operative, Nottingham North
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many workers have (a) entered and (b) left the UK under the seasonal workers pilot scheme.
George Eustice
The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
As of June 2019, Pilot operators had recruited all 2,500 workers and the majority of these workers have entered the UK. Visa applications will continue throughout the year and some workers will be required for later in the season for the harvesting of winter vegetables. Return rates will be carefully monitored as part of the ongoing evaluation of this Pilot.
Yes3 people think so
No1 person thinks not
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