STARBUCKS AND ETHIOPIAN COFFEE BRANDS

Early day motion 32, tabled 15 November 2006 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 76 members.

That this House is concerned by reports that Starbucks coffee company sought pro-actively to influence the National Coffee Association and block the Ethiopian government's attempt to register its most famous coffee names as trademarks; believes that allowing Ethiopia to establish its brands would provide Ethiopian farmers with leverage gradually to boost coffee prices; and strongly urges Starbucks to pursue a wholly positive relationship with producer nations like Ethiopia by supporting economic initiatives on all fronts.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 35, Labour 31, Conservative 5, Scottish National Party 3, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.