LOCAL SUPPORT FOR FAIRTRADE

Early day motion 784, tabled 26 November 2015 by Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party). Signed by 45 members.

That this House recognises the important role that Fairtrade towns have played in improving the lives of the poorest producers in the world; commends the work of campaigners and businesses in the UK in maintaining ethical business practices pertaining to the Fairtrade movement; notes with pride that Scotland gained Fairtrade Nation status in 2013; is steadfast in continuing to promote successes at a local level, such as Dumfries becoming a Fairtrade town in 2012; urges communities across Scotland and the rest of the UK to continue working towards helping producers get a fair deal for their goods; further urges consumers to show preference when they see the Fairtrade logo; and acknowledges the success of Fairtrade Day 2015 in Dumfries.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 36, DUP 3, Labour 3, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.