COUNTRY LAND AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ST GEORGE'S DAY BREAKFASTS

Early day motion 534, tabled 3 February 2004 by Hilton Dawson (Labour). Signed by 31 members.

That this House recognises the value to the rural economy of money spent on local food, goods and services; notes the efforts of the Country Land and Business Association, in particular its campaign in the North West to encourage people to 'Think Local, Buy Local and Act Local'; and welcomes the CLA's work in encouraging people to celebrate the patron saint of England, and agriculture workers, in an inclusive manner to the benefit of all communities.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Conservative 12, Labour/Co-operative 2, Independent Conservative 1, Scottish National Party 1.