Issue - meetings

Chairman Mr Raymond Madill

Members heard from Mr Raymond Madill on Fairtrade and the aspiration of Scotland being a Fairtrade Nation.  He explained that 55% of Councils in Scotland need to sign up to Fairtrade for this to happen and at the moment Argyll & Bute is not one of these. 

Members asked questions regarding Fairtrade and Councillor Marshall expressed his concern over Fairtrade being the preferred bidder over Scottish/British goods.

Decision

The Committee noted the information provided.