National Assembly for Wales
NHS Redress (Wales) Measure 2007
Government proposed Measure – Introduced by Edwina Hart AM, Minister for Health and Social Services
About the Measure
To make provision about arrangements for redress in relation to liability in tort in connection with services provided as part of the health service in Wales; 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 | 2 July 2007 |
| Stage 1 - Committee consideration of general principles* | 12 July 2007 2, 11, 16 & 25 October 2007 6 & 15 November 2007 15 January 2008 |
| Stage 1 - Debate in plenary on general principles | 29 January 2008 |
| Stage 2 - Committee consideration of amendments * | 4 & 11 March 2008 |
| Stage 3 - Plenary consideration of amendments | 6 May 2008 |
| Stage 4 - Passing of the Measure in Plenary | 6 May 2008 |
| Date of Royal Approval | 9 July 2008 |
* undertaken by the proposed NHS Redress (Wales) Measure Committee
Proposed Measure and Explanatory Memorandum
Proposed NHS Redress (Wales) Measure 2007 (PDF, 122KB), as introduced on 2 July 2007
Explanatory Memorandum (PDF, 80KB).
Proposed NHS Redress (Wales) Measure 2007 (PDF, 94KB), as amended at Stage 2
Explanatory Memorandum, revised after Stage 2.
Proposed NHS Redress (Wales) Measure 2008 (PDF, 94KB), as passed on 6 May 2008.
The NHS Redress (Wales) Measure 2008 was approved by Her Majesty in Council on Wednesday 9 July 2008.
Proposed Measure Committee
The Committee was established on 4 July 2007 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 The Committee shall cease to exist if the proposed Measure is passed, falls or is withdrawn, or a new committee is set up to consider Stage 2 proceedings under Standing Order 23.31(ii).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 (July 2007 - March 2008)
Committee Members
Agendas, Papers and Transcripts (July 2007 - March 2008)
Stage 1
Consideration and agreement of the general principles of the Measure:
Public consultation
The Committee issued a call for evidence (PDF, 25KB), which has now closed and the responses received can be accessed at: list of consultation responses.
Committee Stage 1 report
The Committee published its Stage 1 Committee report (PDF, 1.5MB) on 24 January 2008.
Plenary Stage 1 debate
The Assembly agreed to the general principles of the Measure after the Stage 1 debate in plenary on 29 January 2008.
Related documents
Public consultation
The Committee issued a call for evidence (PDF, 25KB), which has now closed and the responses received can be accessed at: list of consultation responses.
Committee Stage 1 report
The Committee published its Stage 1 Committee report (PDF, 1.5MB) on 24 January 2008.
Plenary Stage 1 debate
The Assembly agreed to the general principles of the Measure after the Stage 1 debate in plenary on 29 January 2008.
Related documents
Stage 2
Detailed consideration of the Measure and any amendments tabled for consideration in committee:
Stage 2 commenced on 30 January 2008. Details of tabled amendments are available at: Stage 2 Amendments.
Proposed NHS Redress (Wales) Measure 2007, as amended at Stage 2
Stage 2 commenced on 30 January 2008. Details of tabled amendments are available at: Stage 2 Amendments.
Proposed NHS Redress (Wales) Measure 2007, as amended at Stage 2
Stage 3
Detailed consideration on the Measure and any selected amendments in plenary:
Stage 3 commenced on 12 March 2008. Consideration at Stage 3 took place in plenary on 6 May 2008. Details of tabled amendments are available at: Stage 3 Amendments.
Stage 3 commenced on 12 March 2008. Consideration at Stage 3 took place in plenary on 6 May 2008. 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 6 May 2008.
Proposed NHS Redress (Wales) Measure 2008 (PDF, 94KB), as passed
