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(12 years, 5 months ago)
Commons Chamber1. What progress she has made in reducing regulatory burdens on farmers.
11. What progress she has made in reducing regulatory burdens on farmers.
12. What progress she has made in reducing regulatory burdens on farmers.
With regard to regulatory burdens on farmers, what steps is the Minister taking to ensure that a replacement seasonal agricultural workers scheme is in place when the current framework is removed at the end of 2013?
My hon. Friend is entirely right—the seasonal agricultural workers scheme is an essential source of labour, particularly for the fresh produce sector. We fully recognise its importance, and my Department is working closely with the Home Office to ensure that the industry’s labour requirements will be met after 2013.