FAIRTRADE CERTIFICATION FOR CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS

Early day motion 1005, tabled 9 March 2009 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 113 members.

That this House believes that the engagement of companies in Fairtrade initiatives is necessary to advance measures to improve the situation of food producers in developing countries; congratulates the Fairtrade Foundation on securing a commitment to Fairtrade certification for Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate; notes the positive impact this will have on cocoa-farming communities in Ghana; welcomes the work of the Fairtrade Foundation in gaining the support of such an iconic and popular British brand; calls on the Government to do all it can to promote Fairtrade products; and urges other British companies to follow Cadbury's lead through its work on the Cadbury Cocoa Partnership and in working with the Fairtrade movement, and to promote the important role that Fairtrade plays in improving the lives of food producers around the world.

Signatures by party: Labour 61, Liberal Democrat 27, Conservative 13, DUP 5, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.