PARISHES OF WINDERMERE AND LAKES FAIRTRADE STATUS

Early day motion 118, tabled 17 May 2005 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 27 members.

That this House congratulates Windermere and Lakes parishes on being granted Fairtrade status; notes that the parishes of Windermere and Lakes officially gained Fairtrade status on 14th May; recognises that this recent development is part of the successful Fairtrade initiative which continues to make a significant difference to the lives of people across the globe in developing countries by ensuring that those who produce a variety of raw products get a fair deal; welcomes the wider environmental improvements these initiatives produce by allowing the surrounding environment to be managed in a sustainable manner; applauds the recent report by the Fairtrade Foundation that sales of Fairtrade products grew by more than 50 per cent. in the UK last year; and calls on the Government to raise awareness and actively to encourage schools, local authorities and retailers to adopt fair trade principles.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 13, Labour 12, Conservative 2.