Business of the House

Holly Lynch Excerpts

Thursday 5th November 2015 Commons Chamber

[Chris Grayling]

We have, of course, made statements on the issue before, and I see no reason why any further statement would be different.

[Holly Lynch (Halifax) (Lab)]

Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Halifax on the launch of its new Fair Trade Towns campaign? Given that this is a big year for international development, will he consider finding time for a debate on how the parliamentary estate could do more to support fair trade, while also encouraging more towns and cities throughout the country to start their own campaigns?

[Chris Grayling]

I commend Halifax for its work. It is great to see local initiatives of this kind, and I hope that others will learn lessons from it. I have no doubt that the hon. Lady will want to share her experience of that work as it continues.