Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat), on Thursday, 16 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 38 members in total.

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UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS FAIRTRADE STATUS

That this House congratulates the University of Leeds on achieving Fairtrade University status; praises the University, the Student Union and pays tribute to the efforts of both staff and students at the University for promoting and selling goods which ensure a fair deal for Fairtrade producers; further congratulates other organisations in Leeds for their commitment to the Leeds Fairtrade City initiative, including Leeds Metropolitan University who secured Fairtrade status in 2005; encourages other universities and colleges to achieve Fairtrade status; and recognises the important role this can play in improving the lives of producers in developing countries by promoting Fairtrade products.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1831 

Session

2005-06

Other sponsors

Peter Bottomley

Derek Conway

Andrew Dismore

Andrew George

Mike Weir

Subjects

Fairtrade initiative University of Leeds

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk