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<p>The Houses of Parliament have for many years recognised and supported Fair Trade
Fortnight. Catering customers are made aware of Fair Trade Fortnight through promotional
screens and posters in the catering venues. In addition, members of the Catering Team
speak to interested customers at their tables about the Fair Trade organisation during
the fortnight.</p><p>The House Service sources products that meet UK or equivalent
standards of production, and considers purchasing Fairly Traded products where there
is a competitive market. Since 1997, all coffee sold in catering outlets has been
Fairtrade. Fairtrade products, including a variety of popular drinks and snacks labelled
with the Fairtrade mark, are also sold by Catering Services in Parliament. Additionally,
Parliament’s bottled water supplier is a social enterprise that donates proceeds to
Water Aid.</p>
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