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Article: Hospitals' two weeks to empty vending machines; Assembly guidelines ban fizzy drinks, sweets and more.(Features)
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- South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- October 20, 2008
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Byline: Madeleine Brindley Health Editor
HOSPITALS in South Wales have been given less than a fortnight to empty their vending machines of all unhealthy snacks and drinks.
New guide lines issued by the Welsh Assembly Government ban fizzy drinks, sweets, chocolates and crisps from being sold in the machines from the start of November.
Health Minister Edwina Hart announced a ban on junk food in hospital vending machines in April - and precise details of what can and ...