National Assembly for Wales
Proposed Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Measure
Member proposed Measure – Introduced by Jenny Randerson AM.
About the proposed Measure
The primary purpose of the proposed Measure is a holistic, comprehensive, made-in-Wales policy on nutrition which ensures that healthy eating is promoted and supported for all registered pupils of schools maintained by local education authorities in Wales.
Current Stage
The Measure is currently at Stage 3. An explanation of the various stages of Measures can be found in the Guide to Assembly Measures.
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.
Proposed Measure and Explanatory Memorandum
Proposed Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Measure 2008, as introduced on 14 March 2008, and Explanatory Memorandum
Proposed Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Measure 2008, as amended at Stage 2 (Amendments to the Measure since the previous version are indicated by sidelining in the right margin. Wherever possible, provisions that were in the Measure as introduced retain the original numbering).
Committee - Stage 2
A permanent committee, Legislation Committee No.1, was established on 26 November 2008. It will consider Stage 2 proceedings of the proposed Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Measure.
Stage 1
Consideration and agreement of the general principles of the Measure.
Stage 1 Committee
The Committee was established on 30 April 2008 to consider and report on the general principles of the Proposed Measure (Stage 1). The Committee shall cease to exist if the proposed Measure is passed, falls or is withdrawn, or a new committee is set up to consider Stage 2 proceedings under Standing Order 23.31(ii).
Agendas, Papers and Transcripts
The Committee issued a call for evidence , which has now closed and the responses can be accessed at list of consultation responses.
Committee Stage 1 Report
The Committee published its Stage 1 Committee report on 6 October 2008.
Plenary Stage 1 Debate
The Assembly agreed to the general principles of the Measure after the Stage 1 debate in Plenary on 15 October 2008.
Stage 2
Detailed consideration of the Measure and any amendments tabled by a committee of Assembly Members.
Stage 2 commenced on 16 October 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 commenced on 11 June 2009. Details of tabled amendments are available at Stage 3 Amendments.
Stage 4
Passing the final text of the Measure.
This Stage has not yet been reached.
Pre Introductory Stage
Before Introduction to the Assembly, Jenny Randerson AM undertook consultation on the draft proposed Measure.
