West of Scotland Liberal Democrat MSP Ross Finnie has pledged his support for Renfrewshire's Fairtrade Zone Campaign and has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament seeking support for the campaign.
"I have been a long-term supporter of Renfrewshire's Fairtrade Zone Campaign and keep regular tabs on the progress of the steering group.
"I am pleased that Renfrewshire has submitted there application for Fairtrade Zone Status and hope it will be successful.
"I have submitted a motion in Parliament to gain support and give proper recognition to Renfrewshire's Fairtrade Campaign."
Notes to Editors, text of motion included below.
S3M-03295 Ross Finnie (West of Scotland) (Scottish Liberal Democrats): Support Renfrewshire Faitrade Zone Campaign- That the Parliament supports the campaign to gain Fairtrade zone status for Renfrewshire, following its application, and notes that Renfrewshire's campaign won the Fairtrade Foundations Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2008 Fairtrade Fortnight Awards.