FAIRTRADE TOWNS

Early day motion 2287, tabled 5 June 2006 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 34 members.

That this House commends Kirkby Lonsdale on its application to become a Fairtrade Town; notes that the town is making good progress towards meeting the five criteria for Fairtrade Town status; and celebrates the Fairtrade Town movement, which was started in May 2000 when Garstang in Lancashire declared itself the world's first Fairtrade Town.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 10, Conservative 4, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.