HC Deb 22 November 2001 vol 375 c409W
Mr. Weir

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what her Department's policy is in relation to departmental spending for supplies concerning the purchase of fair trade goods [15213]

Mrs. Liddell

[holding answer 16 November 20011: My Department takes opportunities to promote fair trade products but has very limited requirements for goods which are subject to fair trade schemes. Departmental procurement seeks best value for money, in the interest of the taxpayer.