Motion text
That this House supports the Fairtrade Foundation petition which calls on an end to the exploitation of cocoa farmers; understands that some cocoa farmers are currently earning less that 75p a day, which is less than half of what they need for a good standard of living; further understands that world cocoa prices recently fell by more than a third which has resulted in cocoa farmers being hit the hardest; notes with concern that unfair prices are forcing cocoa farmers into serious poverty as they struggle to afford essential goods and services such as access to safe water and medical treatment; and calls on the Government to target UK aid so that a living income can be introduced for cocoa farmers to ensure that they earn a fair wage for the hard work that they undertake.
Signatures (49)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
26 March 2019
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
26 March 2019
Farrelly, Paul
Labour
Signed on
27 March 2019
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
27 March 2019
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on
27 March 2019
Daby, Janet
Labour
Signed on
27 March 2019
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
27 March 2019
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 March 2019
Hayes, Helen
Labour
Signed on
27 March 2019
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
28 March 2019
Simpson, David
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
28 March 2019
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 March 2019
Crawley, Angela
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 March 2019
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 March 2019
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 March 2019
McDonald, Stuart C.
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 March 2019
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 March 2019
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 March 2019
Grant, Bill
Conservative
Signed on
1 April 2019
Marsden, Gordon
Labour
Signed on
1 April 2019
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
1 April 2019
Gaffney, Hugh
Labour
Signed on
2 April 2019
Swinson, Jo
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 April 2019
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
3 April 2019
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
3 April 2019
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
3 April 2019
George, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
4 April 2019
Hermon, Lady
Independent
Signed on
4 April 2019
Rimmer, Ms Marie
Labour
Signed on
5 April 2019
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 April 2019
Davey, Sir Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
8 April 2019
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
9 April 2019
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 April 2019
Hopkins, Kelvin
Independent
Signed on
10 April 2019
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
10 April 2019
Vaz, Keith
Labour
Signed on
10 April 2019
Green, Kate
Labour
Signed on
18 April 2019
Smith, Owen
Labour
Signed on
29 April 2019
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 April 2019
Pearce, Teresa
Labour
Signed on
17 May 2019
Murray, Ian
Labour
Signed on
21 May 2019
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 May 2019
Cooper, Rosie
Labour
Signed on
31 May 2019
Hoey, Kate
Labour
Signed on
4 June 2019
Evans, Chris
Labour
Signed on
17 June 2019
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
16 August 2019
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
3 September 2019
Thomas, Gareth
Labour
Signed on
3 September 2019
Little Pengelly, Emma
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
30 September 2019
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.