FAIRTRADE FOUNDATION
Early day motion 1937, tabled 20 July 2009 by Nigel Evans (Conservative). Signed by 67 members.
That this House fully supports the work of the Fairtrade Foundation; believes that long-standing relationships with producers in developing countries through Fairtrade help protect against global price fluctuations and allow suppliers to invest in the development of their local communities; notes that Sainsbury's is the biggest UK retailer of Fairtrade products and that next year it hopes to return around 2 million in Fairtrade products to developing countries; and calls on the Government to work with UK industries to encourage Fairtrade providing quality products for UK customers and a sustainable future for the developing world.
Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 18, Conservative 5, DUP 3, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.