Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Crausby (Labour), on Monday, 2 February 2004, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 108 members in total.

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NATIONAL FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT

That this House recognises the differences we can make to Third World producers when towns and cities across the UK achieve Fairtrade status; congratulates Garstang on being the world's first town to gain Fairtrade status, and Bolton Fairtrade Campaign Group as they celebrate the first anniversary of becoming a Fairtrade town and the 10th anniversary of the use of the Fairtrade mark; welcomes the fact that 31 towns and cities in the UK have followed suit and that 140 other areas are in the process of doing so; and calls on the Government to raise awareness and actively encourage schools, local authorities and retailers to adopt fair trade principles and get involved in the national Fairtrade fortnight that will take place in early March.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

521A2

Line 5, after 'towns', insert 'including Stafford and Reading.'

521A1

Line 5, after 'towns' insert 'including Stafford.'

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

521 

521A2 

521A1 

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Food Sales Trade Fairtrade initiative

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk