Defra Secretary at odds with Immigration Minister over future of SAWS

Defra Secretary George Eustice has said he expects the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS) to continue indefinitely, contradicting the Immigration Minister who does not want it to become permanent.

Abi Kay
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Defra Secretary at odds with Immigration Minister over future of SAWS

Defra Secretary George Eustice has said he expects the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS) to continue indefinitely, contradicting the Immigration Minister who does not want it to become permanent....

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