Cross Party Group Meeting on Independent Convenience Stores

The purpose of the Cross-Party Group (CPG) is to inform MSPs of the issues and challenges facing Scottish convenience stores and to highlight the contribution local neighbourhood shops make to Scotland’s communities.

This meeting brings together MSPs and key stakeholders in the independent convenience store sector including retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and trade associations. Attendees will hear from expert guest speakers who will present on topical issues affecting the sector, followed by a group Q&A session.

The CPG is open to all and welcomes anyone with an interest in the sector.

Environmental Regulation Compliance

The meeting will discuss retailers responsibilities to four specific policies, which are:

1. Single-use vape ban
2. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations (WEEE)
3. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
4. Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

Following the presentations, there will be an opportunity for a Q&A session with our speakers and MSPs present.

We would greatly value your participation in what promises to be and interesting discussion. We will gather in the Parliament visitor reception before proceeding to Commitee Room 2.

Event Venue

Scottish Parliament Building, Committee Room 2, Edinburgh, United Kingdom