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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Humfrey Malins (Conservative). It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Fairtrade Fortnight

Question
What contribution his Department has made to Fairtrade fortnight.
Answer

The Minister of State, officials from my Department and I are all taking part in a number of events and awareness-raising efforts through Fairtrade fortnight. Our participation is testament to the value that we place on Fairtrade's contribution to development and to reducing poverty. That is, of course, underpinned by our White Paper commitment of £12 million to expand Fairtrade globally, so that we can double the number of producers who benefit directly.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
506 c930 
319869 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Fairtrade initiative
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk