Paisley North MSP Wendy Alexander is calling on Renfrewshire residents to support World Fair Trade Day on the 13^th May.

World Fair Trade Day calls on all of us to celebrate Fair Trade Organisations, buy more Fair Trade goods through Fair Trade stores, Fair Trade catalogues and campaign groups and encourage conventional companies to sell more Fair Trade products.

Fair Trade contributes to development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, producers and workers in poorer countries.

Wendy said:

“Paisley is setting the standard for other towns to follow in its footsteps and has come a long way since receiving Fair Trade Status nearly three years ago.

I would urge all local folk to pop in to the Rainbow Turtle Fair Trade shop in Gauze Street this week and support Paisley’s efforts in making a real difference to the lives of some of the world’s poorest people.”

Liz Cotton from Rainbow Turtle Fair Trade shop in Gauze Street Paisley said:

“I would urge people to buy Fair Trade produce on a more regular basis. Instead of just on that one off occasion buy Fair Trade produce as a habit. Buying Fair Trade goods makes a significant difference to those in countries who are not as well off as ourselves.”