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.
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 |
14 March 2008 |
| Stage 1 - Committee consideration of general principles* |
13 & 20 May 2008 3, 10, 17 & 24 June 1 & 15 July 23 September 2008 |
| Stage 1 - Debate in plenary on general principles |
15 October 2008 |
| Stage 2 - Committee consideration of amendments ** |
10 June 2009 |
| Stage 3 - Plenary consideration of amendments |
8 July 2009 |
| Stage 4 - Passing of the Measure in Plenary |
8 July 2009 |
| Date of Royal Approval |
15 October 2009 |
* undertaken by the proposed Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Measure Committee
** undertaken by Legislation Committee No.1
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 The Committee shall cease to exist if the proposed Measure is passed, falls or is withdrawn, or a new committee is set up to consider Stage 2 proceedings under Standing Order 23.31(ii).
Committee Members
Agendas, Papers and Transcripts (May - September 2009)
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.
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 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.