BANBURY'S ACHIEVEMENT OF FAIRTRADE STATUS

Early day motion 1769, tabled 8 March 2006 by Tony Baldry (Conservative). Signed by 27 members.

That this House congratulates Banbury on becoming the first Oxfordshire town to achieve Fairtrade status; notes the tremendous amount of hard work done by the Fairtrade Status Steering Group to enrol the support of local business, local schools, local retailers, and the local council to encourage people to use Fairtrade products in their daily lives; and supports Banbury in its future efforts to increase the awareness of the Fairtrade Foundation and use of its products.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 3, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1.