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Welsh Cross Party Group explores impact of HFSS restrictions on local shops

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The Cross Party Group on Small Shops held a meeting to explore the impact of high fat, salt and sugar restrictions (HFSS) on local shops across Wales. The meeting was chaired by Vikki Howells MS and attended by a number of members of the Senedd and representatives from independent retail trade associations. During the meeting, …

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