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Politicians see fruit picking workers shortage for themselves, Frday 20 July 2018

Pictured: Empty polytunnels full of fruit waiting to be picked highlights the shortage of workers.

Members of the Scottish Affairs Select Committee of Parliament visited West Jordan Stone fruit farm in rural Perthshire to see first hand the effects of reduced numbers of foreign workers coming in to pick fruit and other seasonal jobs, meaning tons of fruit has been left to rot on the plants.

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Pictured: Empty polytunnels full of fruit waiting to be picked highlights the shortage of workers.<br />
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Members of the Scottish Affairs Select Committee of Parliament visited West Jordan Stone fruit farm in rural Perthshire to see first hand the effects of reduced numbers of foreign workers coming in to pick fruit and other seasonal jobs, meaning tons of fruit has been left to rot on the plants.<br />
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Politicians see fruit picking workers shortage for themselves, Frday 20 July 2018