MP backing Fairtrade fortnight
25 February 2008
Shahid said: "Fair Trade helps support 7 million people in the developing world and I'm proud of the role that my department plays in making a difference. Our shopping habits can provide a real boost to the World's poorest people. By buying food and presents from developing countries we will help grow their economies and reduce poverty.
"Already the UK's demand for African fruit and vegetables benefits a million farmers and their families. By consumers and retailers acting together to promote and buy goods from developing countries we can make a real difference to the lives of some of the world's poorest people."