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  ? Don't understand your answer Howard.
  
  The statement was about the end of the SAWS scheme which replaced the previous VOLAG scheme.
  
  In essence, we used to allow in tens of thousands of temporary workers to pick fruit/veg outside the work permit system. (Much the same as UK citizens used to go abroad to pick grapes). Many were from Eastern Europe. They came here. Did the work. They buggered off back home. Sorted.
  
  With the accession of Eastern European countries and free movement of labour under Treaty of Rome. They now come here. Bring their families with them. Demand housing/schooling. When seasonal work finishes claim unemployment benefit. Don't bugger off back home.
  
  Post Brexit there is no reason a new SAWS/VOLAG system could be set up.

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