§ Mr. Bercow:To ask the Secretary of State for International Development whether it is the policy of his Department to use fair trade products, as a matter of course, in (a) sales on departmental premises and (b) receptions and meetings involving staff and visitors. [142811]
§ Hilary Benn:The Government are committed to supporting the Fairtrade Foundation's efforts in promoting the supply and marketing of Fairtrade products. The contract for DFID refreshment facilities requires that a range of fair trade products is available for sales on departmental premises and for meetings.