Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 7
7
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The Seasonal Workers Pilot Scheme is vital for the Scottish food sector, the pandemic highlighted...
Conclusion
The Seasonal Workers Pilot Scheme is vital for the Scottish food sector, the pandemic highlighted that there is not the local take-up for these seasonal roles. We believe that not having enough people to harvest Scottish food puts an important part of the Scottish economy at risk, along with the ability to feed Scottish people and export food. With potential continued restrictions upon immigration as cases rise, the UK Government needs to assess the impact of the “Pick for Britain” scheme moving forward. We agree with the evidence we have heard about increasing numbers for the Seasonal Workers Pilot Scheme and recommend that numbers on this programme be increased by at least 50%.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We note the findings of the Committee. The UK Government is carefully considering the findings of the Pilot to date and we hope to say more on this in due course.