FAIR TRADE NATION STATUS FOR SCOTLAND

That this House commends the Scottish Fair Trade Forum's campaign for Scotland to achieve Fair Trade Nation status; welcomes the campaign's aims which include increasing awareness of fair trade and associated issues, increasing the sale of fair trade products, contributing to greater trade justice and engendering a meaningful commitment to fair trade from all sectors of Scottish society and public life; and supports the ongoing work of the Forum, local fair trade groups, local authorities and others engaged in the campaign to achieve Fair Trade Nation status and ensure that Scotland plays a leading role within the UK on Fair Trade issues.