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Fairtrade Initiative

Asked by Dr Scott ArthurLabourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 19 December 2024UIN 18003

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his trade strategy will support the aims of the Fairtrade movement.

Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander

The UK Government is committed to advancing free and fair trade around that world that is inclusive, sustainable and reduces poverty.We remain committed to engaging civil society as we develop the new Trade Strategy.

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