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Notice of Motion 1 - County Council - 23 February 2005

Fairtrade

Councillor Mrs Ann Buckley to move:

Hampshire County Council desires to be recognised as a Council that actively supports and promotes the concept of Fairtrade, ensuring that producers from all countries get a fair price for their goods and labour

The County Council gives its support to the concept of Fairtrade and will seek national recognition as a Fairtrade County.

The County Council will seek to purchase products displaying the FAIRTRADE Mark which guarantees producers are fairly paid and work in reasonable conditions.

The County Council shall encourage the use of products that carry the Fairtrade Mark amongst local business, commercial and other organisations.

The County Council will endeavour to ensure that where refreshments are provided at meetings held in county facilities everybody attending is offered a choice of Fairtrade products (such as tea, coffee, fruit and fruit juice or biscuits).

The County Council affirms that it will work with suppliers, contractors and consultants to raise awareness of ethical considerations and social responsibility in county purchasing decisions.

The County Council will promote awareness of Fairtrade on a regular basis by making publicity and educational material available to local people concerning the opportunities that Fairtrade provides to foster sustainable development.

The County Council resolves that a Cabinet Member shall be assigned responsibility to ensure a continued and widening commitment to a Fairtrade Hampshire and to provide periodic reports on the County's progress towards meeting this objective