Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 84327
Apples and Pears: Seasonal Workers
Tabled: 22 October 2025
Answered: 5 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Sarah Dyke
Liberal Democrat — Glastonbury and Somerton
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure the availability of seasonal labour for the apple and pear industry.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleThe Seasonal Worker visa route is hugely important for the horticulture sector, including the apple and pear industry. Government made a total of 43,000 seasonal worker visas available for horticulture in 2025. The Government has also announced a 5-year ...
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