To do this, the relevant hands-on tools and methods would have to be developed and used. Training could, for example, be provided for persons in direct contact with sections of the population likely to experience difficulties. Selection and training would have to start in late 1998. This would also make a major, and obvious, contribution to allaying recurrent fears about price increases. However, the group agrees that a general and systematic obligation to show two prices for each product is inappropriate.
Opinions differ somewhat on the practical and legal arrangements for double pricing.
Others would put regulation on hold pending the outcome of voluntary, negotiated and monitored arrangements. Irrespective of the above, the group suggests that traders and consumers join forces to negotiate the rules to be applied as from 1999. These concern price display methods, practical payment arrangements and the minimum information to be given. Those that decided to apply these rules would be able to use a European label showing their commitment to do so.