KEEP TRADE LOCAL CAMPAIGN AND HON. MEMBERS' CHRISTMAS DINNERS

Early day motion 107, tabled 4 December 2008 by Ian Cawsey (Labour). Signed by 55 members.

That this House congratulates the Federation of Small Businesses on their Keep Trade Local campaign; notes that local high streets are increasingly under threat with 2,000 local shops closing each year; believes small businesses form an essential part of local communities and economies; and calls on hon. Members to source their Christmas dinners from small independent retailers in their constituencies in order to support local businesses at this time of economic difficulty.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 8, DUP 3, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.