 How do shopkeepers feel about the complementary currencies?
New money: Do local currencies actually work? But they will only work if Britons are ready to accept that they have the power to invent their own currency. No two local currencies are exactly the same. As fears for financial stability took hold during the recession, complementary currencies grew in popularity. Proponents say complementary currencies boost spending in smaller geographical areas, which can have environmental benefits as businesses cut transport distances to deal with local suppliers. Detractors say they have no real economic impact and work only as a game for the middle classes, who can afford to buy from independent shops rather than chains. But the working group has some serious questions to answer first, not least: do complementary currencies actually work? Without enough currency in circulation, it ceases to work.
 Some see that it can help local business but others are skeptical
 They think it is worth tracking two sets of currency so they can advertise as a locally-focused business  They are happy to use anything that isn't the official British Pound  Only owners of small shops are willing to buy into it  Some see that it can help local business but others are skeptical