Free drink refills could be banned in Wales under Welsh government consultation

Hayden Roberts, 28, a restaurant worker from Wrexham, thinks the restrictions will help people to eat more healthily.

“Because of these offers, food that’s bad for you is cheaper than food that is good for you,” he said.

“If they put these things in place people might be encouraged to buy healthier food.”

Vishley Furtado, 21, a student, said it was harder to eat healthier these days due to cost.

“A lot of things have gone up in price. You should eat healthier and they should promote that,” he said.

“They should try to make healthier food more affordable.”

Karen Salisbury and Sian Roberts, both from Wrexham, said children need to be educated on what they are eating.

“More and more kids these day don’t know vegetables,” said Karen.

The deadline date for consultation feedback is midnight on 23 September. If the proposals are approved by the Senedd, it will come into force in 2025.