Strathaven, Celebrating a Marketplace That is Fair and Sustainable
Submitted by:
Linda Fabiani,
Central Scotland, Scottish National Party.
Date lodged:
Monday, 01 March 2010
Motion reference: S3M-05849
That the Parliament congratulates the pupils and staff of Strathaven Academy for their Madinafest celebration, held on 25 February 2010, Madina being recognition of fair trade as a mutually beneficial exchange in the marketplace, and notes that Strathaven Academy gained Fairtrade status in September 2009, marking the continued success of Strathaven Fair Trade Town.