FAIR TRADE AND ETHICAL LABELLING

Early day motion 898, tabled 19 February 2007 by Baroness Featherstone (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 90 members.

That this House believes that, under the right conditions, trade can lift millions out of poverty; further believes that fair trade issues will never improve unless international efforts such as economic partnership agreements (EPAs) and those proposed by the Doha round are successful and take into account the needs of developing as well as developed countries; urgently calls on the Government to press not only the EU but also the United States to be more pro-active in reconvening the Doha trade talks; recognises the power of the consumer's choice in supporting fair trade; but urges the Government to raise awareness of trade issues amongst UK consumers and citizens by encouraging a better labelling system allowing the consumer to make an informed decision when buying goods.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 48, Labour 30, Conservative 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, DUP 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.