Written question asked by Navendu Mishra (Labour) on Monday, 15 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 May 2023. It was answered by Charles Walker (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 May 2023 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.
Parliamentary Estate: Drinks
- Question
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To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Commission will make it its policy to ensure that all tea and coffee served on the parliamentary estate has Fairtrade accreditation.
- Answer
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All fresh coffee served is Fairtrade certified.
100% of our tea is certified under the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) scheme. For black tea and by value, 85% of the tea we purchase carries Fairtrade accreditation. The remainder is either Rainforest Alliance or UTZ certified.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 185137
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Coffee Fairtrade initiative Tea Parliamentary estate
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- 2023-05-23 18:22:59 +0100
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