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<p>As my Rt Hon Friend, the Home Secretary, set out in his Written Ministerial Statement
of 6 March (HCWS1380), this is a UK wide pilot and we have placed a specific duty
on the scheme operators to ensure that all regions of the UK are able to benefit.</p><p>The
pilot is designed to test the effectiveness of our immigration system at supporting
the horticulture sector during peak production periods, whilst maintaining robust
immigration control and ensuring there are minimal impacts on local communities and
public services. 2,500 places has been identified as the appropriate number for this
purpose.</p>
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