Motion · S5M-22081 · 17 Jun 2020
Balerno Fairtrade Village
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates the Balerno Fairtrade Village Group on its 2020 Fairtrade Village Renewal bid being accepted; notes that the group first achieved Fairtrade Village status in 2013 and successfully renewed that status in 2014, 2016 and 2018; considers that Fairtrade empowers disadvantaged producers in developing countries by tackling what it sees as the injustices in conventional trade, in particular by promoting and licensing the Fairtrade mark as a guarantee that products sold in the UK have been produced in accordance with internationally agreed Fairtrade standards; believes that becoming a Fairtrade Village sends a powerful message about how a community wants trade to work; considers that Fairtrade is a simple way to make a difference to the lives of people who grow food, which helps producers enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future; thanks everyone involved in the Balerno Fairtrade Village Group for their continued efforts, and commends the community of Balerno for its commitment and work in helping to achieve and maintaining Fairtrade Village status.
Supporters (18)
- Jeremy Balfour 18 Jun 2020
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 18 Jun 2020
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 18 Jun 2020
- Bill Kidd 18 Jun 2020
- Richard Lyle 18 Jun 2020
- Joan McAlpine 18 Jun 2020
- Gil Paterson 18 Jun 2020
- Sandra White 18 Jun 2020
- Gordon Lindhurst 19 Jun 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 19 Jun 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 19 Jun 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 22 Jun 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 23 Jun 2020
- Willie Coffey 23 Jun 2020
- Colin Smyth 30 Jun 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 22 Jul 2020
- Alex Rowley 1 Aug 2020
- Ruth Maguire 19 Aug 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.