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

Proposed Measure and Explanatory Memorandum

Proposed Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Measure, as introduced on 14 March 2008, and Explanatory Memorandum

Proposed Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Measure , 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).

Proposed Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Measure, as passed.

The Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Measure 2009 was approved by Her Majesty in Council on 15 October 2009.

Committee - Stage 2

Legislation Committee No.1 has considered Stage 2 proceedings of the proposed Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Measure.

Committee Members

Agendas, Papers and Transcripts (10 June 2009)

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 The Committee shall cease to exist if the proposed Measure is passed, falls or is withdrawn, or a new committee is set up to consider Stage 2 proceedings under Standing Order 23.31(ii).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.

Stage 4

Passing the final text of the Measure.

The Measure was passed by the Assembly at Stage 4 on 8 July 2009.

Proposed Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Measure, as passed.

Pre Introductory Stage

Before Introduction to the Assembly, Jenny Randerson AM undertook consultation on the draft proposed Measure.