To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his Department’s policy is on the use of fair trade goods (a) in staff catering facilities and (b) at official departmental functions and meetings; and if he will make a statement. (183874)

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer given to the hon. Member for St. Ives (Andrew George) on 13 February 2006, Official Report, column 1552W.

Fair Trade goods continue to be offered to staff and Fair Trade teas and coffees are served at all official meetings.