Visas: Seasonal Workers
Commons · Question 101167 · Tabled 17 Dec 2025 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 7 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by John Milne
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what process will her Department follow in order to set the visa allocations under the Seasonal Worker Scheme beyond 2026; and what factors will be considered when tapering the allocation.
Answer
Answered by Mike Tapp, 7 Jan 2026
The UK Government is committed to supporting the UK Horticulture sector, but it is also important that the sector reduces its ongoing reliance on significant numbers of seasonal workers from overseas. Decisions on future allocations will take into account...