Written Question · S3W-18193 · Session 3
How many public agencies are working towards Fairtrade status.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many public agencies are working towards Fairtrade status.
The answer
This information is not held centrally although all public agencies have received a copy of the guidance issued in 2005 recommending that they should support Fair Trade.
Research indicates that, at present, eight local authorities in Scotland have achieved Fair Trade Zone status. These are Aberdeen, Dundee, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow and Stirling.
Research indicates that, at present, eight local authorities in Scotland have achieved Fair Trade Zone status. These are Aberdeen, Dundee, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow and Stirling.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-18193 by reference.