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Chief executive Russell Goodway

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Chief executive Russell Goodway

The Welsh Government said there would be a three-month “bedding in” period for shoppers and retailers.

On 1 October, Wales will become the first of the UK countries to bring in compulsory charge for single-use carrier bags.
Community Pharmacy Wales, which represents 708 pharmacies, says there are gaps in the plans.

Chief executive Russell Goodway said: “Local pharmacies will have to start introducing new arrangements asking patients for additional money based on rules that are far from clear and,Balenciaga bag, in some cases, still not published.”
He said the 5p charge would apply to some bags with some medicines in and not to the same bags with other medicines in.

“With only a month to go, we are still discussing details with officials and that does not give sufficient planning time for businesses,” he added.
“Even at this late stage, we ask ministers to think again on imposing this tax on healthcare in Wales.”

The Federation of Small Businesses also said more information was needed for shoppers on what will happen.
Firms will have to keep track of the number of bags they hand out and, unless they employ fewer than 10 people, will be obliged to account for how the proceeds from the carrier bag charge are used.

Smaller outlets will still be required by law to pass the money on to environmental causes or charities.
Businesses can charge more than 5p for bags but the charge cannot be less.

Janet Jones, chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Welsh Policy Unit, said: “The Welsh Government needs to make sure that the charge is advertised as widely as possible and that there is a soft touch with regard to enforcement.

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