§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence 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. [142802]
§ Mr. IngramThe Government are committed to supporting ethical trading wherever possible, and provide support to the Fair Trade Foundation's efforts in promoting the supply and marketing of Fairtrade products, but does not provide specific advice on this issue to departments. The Ministry of Defence does not have a specific policy related to the use of these products.