Scottish Parliament – March 25, 2025 – 5.13.1
Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation (Amendment 2)
Result
✅ Motion approved without vote.
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Motion
Motion type: Amendment(?)
The next question is, that amendment S6M-16923.2, in the name of Colin Smyth, which seeks to amend motion S6M-16923, in the name of Angus Robertson, on “Scotland—a fair trade nation”, be agreed to. S6M-16923.2: As an amendment to motion S6M-16923 in the name of Angus Robertson (Scotland - A Fair Trade Nation), insert at end “;
notes Scottish Fair Trade’s strategy, which includes the aim of increasing the consumption and production of Fair Trade products, and calls on the Scottish Government to continue to support Fair Trade by establishing a standard definition and measurement framework for Fair Trade in public sector procurement, embedding Fair Trade in education and lifelong learning and supporting Fair Trade and ethical supply chains in Scottish business practices."
Original motion(S6M-16923): That the Parliament welcomes Scotland’s renewed status as a Fair Trade Nation;
recognises the dedication and hard work of Fair Trade campaigners, businesses and communities across Scotland in sustaining this achievement;
congratulates Scottish Fair Trade for its leadership in promoting and strengthening Scotland’s Fair Trade commitment;
acknowledges the vital role of Fair Trade producers, workers and enterprises in the Global South in building a fairer, more sustainable trading system;
recognises that Fair Trade is a partnership that supports the rights, dignity and livelihoods of those throughout the supply chain, and commits to uphold and advance Scotland’s role as a Fair Trade Nation as part of its broader commitment to global citizenship and international solidarity.
Original motion(S6M-16923): That the Parliament welcomes Scotland’s renewed status as a Fair Trade Nation;
recognises the dedication and hard work of Fair Trade campaigners, businesses and communities across Scotland in sustaining this achievement;
congratulates Scottish Fair Trade for its leadership in promoting and strengthening Scotland’s Fair Trade commitment;
acknowledges the vital role of Fair Trade producers, workers and enterprises in the Global South in building a fairer, more sustainable trading system;
recognises that Fair Trade is a partnership that supports the rights, dignity and livelihoods of those throughout the supply chain, and commits to uphold and advance Scotland’s role as a Fair Trade Nation as part of its broader commitment to global citizenship and international solidarity.
Original motion(S6M-16923): That the Parliament welcomes Scotland’s renewed status as a Fair Trade Nation;
recognises the dedication and hard work of Fair Trade campaigners, businesses and communities across Scotland in sustaining this achievement;
congratulates Scottish Fair Trade for its leadership in promoting and strengthening Scotland’s Fair Trade commitment;
acknowledges the vital role of Fair Trade producers, workers and enterprises in the Global South in building a fairer, more sustainable trading system;
recognises that Fair Trade is a partnership that supports the rights, dignity and livelihoods of those throughout the supply chain, and commits to uphold and advance Scotland’s role as a Fair Trade Nation as part of its broader commitment to global citizenship and international solidarity.
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