Fair Trade Fortnight - 25th Feb, 2008

Sian James MP encourages greater awareness of fair trade products during this Fairtrade Fortnight (25th February to 9th March).

Sian James MP welcomed the Government’s announcement of further support to the Fair Trade movement and urged people in Swansea East to match this commitment and buy more Fair Trade products.

Sian James MP said:

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

“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.

“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.”