Hasn’t quite happened yet, but it prolly will soon!
Sadly, though unsurprisingly, it won’t be the US. But yey for Wales and Scotland!
According to the BBC, The Welsh Assembly Government and the Scottish Executive have agreed on a joint campaign to win fair trade status for their nations.
Welsh First Minister Rhodri Morgan reportedly said he hoped Wales would become a fair trade country in 2007: “The use of fair trade products in Wales could lift thousands of poor third world farmers out of poverty…. Our buying decisions as public sector organisations and individuals can make a real difference.”
Exciting stuff —
Wow, huge bravos for Wales and Scotland! Thanks for the info…
Comment by Maya — July 4, 2006 @ 2:53 am
Will France come next? :)
Comment by Siel — July 7, 2006 @ 7:32 pm