Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Ann McKechin (Labour), on Tuesday, 7 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 36 members in total.

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FAIRTRADE CITY STATUS FOR GLASGOW

That this House applauds Glasgow City Council's investigation of fair trade status for the City of Glasgow; notes the increasing awareness of people in Glasgow of the issues surrounding fair trade; also notes the growing number of Glasgow's shops, cafes; restaurants; workplaces, schools, places of worship and community facilities using and selling fair-trade products; further notes the enthusiastic support of Glasgow's citizens for the campaign for fair trade status; recognises the ongoing importance of fair trade as an effective way of empowering disadvantaged producers; and calls upon the City Council to support the growing campaign to give Glasgow Fairtrade City status.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

320 

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Food Glasgow Sales Trade Fairtrade initiative

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk