CROSTHWAITE EXCHANGE

Early day motion 1456, tabled 24 January 2006 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 13 members.

That this House congratulates the Crosthwaite Exchange Committee on the establishment of the Crosthwaite exchange, a weekly coffee morning run by members to keep village spirit alive and bring more fair trade products to the village; notes with regret the closure of Crosthwaite village shop and post office which has forced villagers to travel much further to collect supplies and pensions; and hopes that the Crosthwaite exchange will go on to become a country market and will continue to be a much needed focal point in this rural community.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Liberal Democrat 5, DUP 2.