§ Mrs. SpelmanTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department whether fair trade products are sold in his Department. [39824]
§ Mr. WillsThe Lord Chancellor's Department also replies on behalf of its associated offices and the Court Service.
Within the context of the Department's limited opportunity to buy fair trade goods, we take every opportunity to encourage their purchase in line with Government policy.
For instance, at our headquarters building, our caterers currently offer fair trade coffee. In addition, our caterers in our courts in the northern, north-eastern and north Wales regions offer both fair trade tea and coffee.
Both these suppliers have also agreed to promote the Fairtrade Foundation during Fair Trade Fortnight that runs from 4 to 17 March.