This pack has been produced ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 9.30am on Wednesday 30 November 2016 on the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme. The Member in charge of this debate is Helen Whately MP.
Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (177 KB , PDF)
This Commons Library debate pack explains the purpose and operation of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme, from Bulgarian and Romanian accession to the EU in 2007 until its closure in December 2013. It highlights issues around migrant workers in agriculture and provides links to relevant Parliamentary material and media comment.
Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (177 KB , PDF)
This Commons Library briefing paper is a guide to understanding UK migration statistics. It explains the concepts and methods used in measuring migration and sets out a range of data on migration in the UK and in European Union countries.
A Westminster Hall debate on "Visa arrangements for inshore industry fishing crews” is scheduled for Thursday 25 May 2023 at 1.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Jim Shannon MP.
Why does the UK ban migrants from claiming benefits, and what are the arguments for and against this 'no recourse to public funds' policy?
