National Assembly for Wales
Learner Travel (Wales) Measure
Government proposed Measure – Introduced by Ieuan Wyn Jones AM, Minister for Economy and Transport.
About the Measure
A Measure of the National Assembly for Wales to make provision about the travel of persons receiving primary, secondary or further education or training to and from schools or other places where they receive it; and for connected purposes.
Record of Passage in the National Assembly for Wales
The following table sets out the dates for each stage of the Measure’s passage through the National Assembly for Wales.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Measure introduced | 15 April 2008 |
| Stage 1 - Committee consideration of general principles* | N/A |
| Stage 1 - Debate in plenary on general principles | 29 April 2008 |
| Stage 2 - Committee consideration of amendments ** | 19 June, 3 July 2008 |
| Stage 3 - Plenary consideration of amendments | 30 September 2008 |
| Stage 4 - Passing of the Measure in Plenary | 30 September 2008 |
| Date of Royal Approval | 10 December 2008 |
* The Business Committee agreed not to refer the proposed Measure to a Committee for consideration of the general principles at Stage 1.
** undertaken by the proposed Learner Travel (Wales) Measure Committee
Proposed Measure and Explanatory Memorandum
Proposed Learner Travel (Wales) Measure, as introduced on 15 April 2008, and
Explanatory Memorandum.
Proposed Learner Travel (Wales) Measure, as amended at Stage 2.
Explanatory Memorandum, revised after Stage 2.
Proposed Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008, as passed on 30 September 2008.
The Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 was approved by Her Majesty in Council on Wednesday 10 December 2008.
Proposed Measure Committee
The Business Committee agreed not to refer the Proposed Measure to a committee for consideration of the general principles at Stage 1.
Agendas, Papers and Transcripts (22 May - 3 July 2008)
Related news items
News items that have been prepared by the Assembly in relation to this piece of legislation can be found at Related documents.
Stage 1
Consideration and agreement of the general principles of the Measure:
Plenary Stage 1 debate
The Assembly agreed to the general principles of the Measure after the Stage 1 debate in plenary on 29 April 2008.
Stage 2
Detailed consideration of the Measure and any amendments tabled by a committee of Assembly Members:
Stage 2 commenced on 30 April 2008. Details of tabled amendments are available at: Stage 2 Amendments.
Stage 2 commenced on 30 April 2008. Details of tabled amendments are available at: Stage 2 Amendments.
Stage 3
Detailed consideration in Plenary of the Measure and any selected amendments:
Stage 3 consideration will take place in plenary on 30 September 2008 to consider amendments to the proposed Measure (sections 1-25, schedule 1, section 26, schedule 2, sections 27-29). The Explanatory Memorandum has also been revised after Stage 2.
The deadline for tabling amendments has now passed.
Details of tabled amendments are available at: Stage 3 Amendments
Stage 4
Passing the final text of the Measure:
The Measure was passed by the Assembly at Stage 4 on 30 September 2008.
Proposed Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008, as passed.
