People have a moral responsibility to commit to Fair Trade, according to an Enfield councillor.

Cabinet member Alan Sitkin is supporting the international movement and reconfirming the boroughs long-standing devotion to the cause.

His backing comes in readiness for World Fair Trade Day on Saturday May 13.

Cllr Sitkin said: “We have a moral responsibility to pay a fair price for the goods we consume rather than exploit workers in the Third World for the sake of a bargain.”

Bananas, chocolate, pineapples and coffee the Enfield Catering Service and staff canteen use will continue to be sourced equitably.

Cllr Sitkin continued: “When you buy Fair Trade products you can guarantee that the farmers who have worked hard to grow them get a minimum price.

“Fairtrade is a way of giving regular support – while enjoying high quality products at the same time.

“The Fair Trade movement is growing as people realize that they can help alleviate poverty and protect the environment by choosing Free Trade products.

“By participating in this international movement Enfield Council is playing its part not only in fighting poverty among world farmers but also in ensuring a more equitable distribution.”

Millfield Theatre and the Dugdale Centre also use Fair Trade goods.

Fair Trade Day is the brainchild of the Fairtrade Foundation and is aimed at marking the provision of better prices for products, improved working conditions and the more balanced terms of trade for farmers and workers.

The intention of Fair Trade is to assist small-scale farmers through trade and not aid so they have more of a chance of sustaining themselves.

Enfield became a Fair Trade borough in September 2008.

To find out more about The Fairtrade Foundation click on: http://www.fairtrade.org.uk.