NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRADERS' WEEK

EDM number 1709 in 2007-08, proposed by Timothy Farron on 05/06/2008.
Categorised under the topics of Companies, International trade and Small businesses.

That this House celebrates National Independent Traders' Week, which runs from 2nd until 8th June 2008; recognises the need to support independent businesses, especially those which have to contend with the threat posed by supermarkets; notes that supporting independent traders boosts local economies and enhances community; and calls on local and national government to support independent traders wherever possible.

This motion has been signed by a total of 44 MPs.