Motion text
That this House commemorates Fairtrade Fortnight 2023; recognises the focus for this year is the impact of the climate crisis on the future of foods, seeking to highlight the damaging effects on food production and farming as a result climate change; understands that producers in developing countries are often most affected by this crisis; notes the threat posed to some of our nation’s favourite and most beloved foods as a result; highlights the efforts of the Fairtrade Foundation to help secure a sustainable future for farmers around the world; and calls on the Government to do more to support fairtrade principles and further encourage consumers to choose fairtrade produce to help address this challenge.
Signatures (12)
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.
Davies, Geraint
Labour
Signed on
6 March 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
7 March 2023
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
7 March 2023
Foord, Richard
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 March 2023
Sheerman, Mr Barry
Labour
Signed on
9 March 2023
Malhotra, Seema
Labour
Signed on
9 March 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
13 March 2023
Timms, Sir Stephen
Labour
Signed on
13 March 2023
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
13 March 2023
Hosie, Stewart
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 March 2023
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
13 March 2023
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 March 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.