Immigration policies need to address rural Scotland's 'distinct demographic and economic needs'

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said Scottish agriculture needs access to the people who want to come to Scotland

Chris Brayford
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Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said: "Seasonal agricultural workers play a hugely important role when it comes to filling vacancies across the agricultural sector as well as helping the overall sustainability of our rural economy."
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Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said: "Seasonal agricultural workers play a hugely important role when it comes to filling vacancies across the agricultural sector as well as helping the overall sustainability of our rural economy."

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has called on the UK Government to make immigration more accessible to rural Scotland's 'distinct demographic and economic needs'. During a debate in Holyrood on...

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