NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRADERS' WEEK

Early day motion 1709, tabled 5 June 2008 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 44 members.

That this House celebrates National Independent Traders' Week, which runs from 2nd until 8th June 2008; recognises the need to support independent businesses, especially those which have to contend with the threat posed by supermarkets; notes that supporting independent traders boosts local economies and enhances community; and calls on local and national government to support independent traders wherever possible.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 17, Labour 16, Conservative 4, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, UKIP 1.