Scottish Parliament – March 25, 2025 – 1

S6M-16923.1: As an amendment to motion S6M-16923 in the name of Angus Robertson (Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation), insert at end “;

recognises that free and fair trade is the most powerful engine for poverty reduction and global prosperity;

affirms that open markets, trade liberalisation and the entrepreneurial spirit are central to Fair Trade;

believes that protectionism and arbitrary trade barriers harm the very producers and communities that Fair Trade seeks to support;

calls on all MSPs to actively champion global agreements that allow Scotland’s businesses to compete, innovate and lead on the world stage, and further calls on the Scottish Government to support the full potential of, and critical work already performed by, local producers by properly accounting for them in its public sector procurement rules and guidelines.”

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.