Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 24 February 2016, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 45 members in total.

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FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT

That this House welcomes Fairtrade Fortnight 2016, which runs from 29 February to 13 March, and this year's Big Fairtrade Breakfast theme; commends the work done by schools and community and faith groups across the UK in promoting Fairtrade Fortnight; notes the difference made to producers in the developing world when towns and cities across the UK achieve Fairtrade status; recognises that around 795 million people globally are undernourished, and that half of the world's hungry people, nearly 400 million, are estimated to live on small farms, working to grow food for others every day; further notes that the support of Fairtrade helps many farmers and workers fulfil the basic human need of providing enough food for themselves and their families; and calls on the Government to raise awareness and actively encourage local authorities, retailers, businesses and schools to adopt fair trade principles.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1137 

Session

2015-16

Other sponsors

Mark Williams

Martyn Day

Patrick Grady

Steven Paterson

Angela Crawley

Subjects

Developing countries Trade

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk