HC Deb 05 February 2002 vol 379 cc912-3W
Mr. Lazarowicz

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what steps she is taking to encourage participation by her Department in Fairtrade Fortnight from 4 to 17 March. [33552]

Clare Short

My Department is providing £120,000 to the Fairtrade Foundation over three years (2001–03) in support of its efforts to target new groups through its annual Fairtrade Fortnight campaigns. In addition, my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State will be attending the launch of this year's campaign on 4 March 2002.