FAIRTRADE CHOCOLATE

Early day motion 369, tabled 7 December 2009 by Hugh Bayley (Labour). Signed by 80 members.

That this House supports the work of the Fairtrade Foundation to improve sustainable sourcing practices, trading relationships and the livelihoods of farmers through certifying consumer products; welcomes Nestlé's recent announcement of Fairtrade certification to Nestlé's four finger Kit Kat, and its commitment to work towards certifying the whole Kit Kat range in the UK and Ireland; recognises the role that Fairtrade products have had in increasing consumer awareness of sustainability issues; notes the popularity of Fairtrade, with over £700 million of certified products sold in the UK each year; acknowledges the role that food manufacturers can play in helping farmers to access better trading conditions; is encouraged by Nestlé's actions; and looks forward to further commitments from manufacturers to promote growth and reduce poverty in the developing world.

Signatures by party: Labour 43, Liberal Democrat 24, Conservative 6, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1.