Local MP supports Fairtrade Fortnight

13 March 2008

Gordon Banks MP is encouraging constituents in Ochil & South Perthshire to buy fair trade products during this Fairtrade Fortnight (25th February to 9th March).

Mr Banks welcomed the Government’s announcement of further support to the Fair Trade movement and urged his constituents to match this commitment and buy more Fair Trade products.

Gordon said:

“Fair Trade helps support 7 million people in the developing world.

“Already the UK’s demand for African fruit and vegetables benefits a million farmers and their families. By consumers and retailers acting together to promote and buy goods from developing countries we can make a real difference to the lives of some of the world’s poorest people.”

“Perth and Kinross Council should be congratulated for their support of local community campaigns, particularly the one which established Kinross-shire as a Fairtrade County in 2005. Our shopping habits can make a real difference to the World’s poorest people. By buying food and presents from developing countries we will help grow their economies and reduce poverty.”