Comment

Representation ID: 3438

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Mr Trevor East

Increases in agricultural employment, especially those associated with Vineyards are going to be seasonal and/or part-time and are more likely to provide opportunities for overseas firms bringing in migrant workers. This will require an additional need for Trading Standards and statutory community safety partners to ensure that these workers are being treated equitably and not victims of modern slavery. Also, such employment contradicts political consensus to create more jobs for 'local' residents, meaning the expansion of vineyards and / or their processing facilities should be subject to additional scrutiny when claiming more jobs for local residents in any expansion applications.