National Assembly for Wales
Progress of Legislative Competence Orders (LCOs) and Measures
This page provides summary information on all proposed LCOs and Measures since May 2007 (the start of the Third Assembly).
- Further details of current LCOs and Measures are available on our Progress of current LCOs and Measures page.
- Details of LCOs and Measures which have completed their progress, or which will not progress further, are available on our Archive page.
This information is compiled by the Members' Research Service, and is continually updated. More detailed information about LCOs and Measures, and about the legislative process, is available on the Legislation web pages.
LCOs
Government-proposed LCOs
14 Government-proposed LCOs have been introduced so far. Of these, 8 have completed their progress.
| LCO | Introduced | Status |
| Education and training | June 2007 | Completed (Royal approval received April 2008) |
| Environmental protection and waste management | June 2007 | Completed (Royal approval received February 2010) |
| Vulnerable children | July 2007 | Completed (Royal approval received December 2008) |
| Domiciliary care | November 2007 | Completed (Royal approval received July 2008) |
| Affordable housing | December 2007 | Approved by the Assembly only (January 2009). Superseded by Sustainable Homes Order (see below) |
| Red meat industry | September 2008 | Completed (Royal approval received July 2009) |
| Carers | December 2008 | Completed (Royal approval received November 2009) |
| Exceptions to matters | June 2009 | Completed (Royal approval received November 2009) |
| Welsh language | February 2009 | Completed (Royal approval received February 2010) |
| Culture | June 2009 | Approved by the Assembly (February 2010), has yet to be approved by Parliament |
| Local government, relating to community and town councils | July 2009 | Approved by the Assembly (February 2010), has yet to be approved by Parliament |
| School governance | October 2009 | Approved by the Assembly (February 2010), has yet to be approved by Parliament |
| Housing and local government, relating to sustainable homes | November 2009 | Approved by the Assembly (February 2010), has yet to be approved by Parliament |
| Transport, relating to learner transport safety and concessionary fares | December 2009 | Approved by the Assembly (March 2010), has yet to be approved by Parliament |
Member-proposed LCOs
2 Member-proposed LCOs have been introduced so far. Of these, one has completed its progress.
| LCO | Introduced | Status |
| Provision of mental health services | February 2008 | Completed (Royal approval received February 2010) |
| Domestic fire safety | February 2008 | Approved by the Assembly (January 2010), has yet to be approved by Parliament |
| Provision of bus and coach services | Not yet introduced | Assembly grants leave to introduce the proposed LCO (April 2008) |
| Displaying of national flags and motifs on vehicle registration plates | Not yet introduced | Assembly grants leave to introduce the proposed LCO (October 2008) |
| Hard surfaces | Not yet introduced | Assembly grants leave to introduce the proposed LCO (July 2009) |
| Preferential parking scheme | - |
Assembly refuses leave to introduce the proposed LCO (December 2009) |
| Carers | - |
Withdrawn (December 2008). The Welsh Government brought forward its own LCO covering these areas. |
| Local government electoral arrangements | - |
Assembly refuses leave to introduce the proposed LCO (June 2008). Will not progress further. |
| Official language status | - |
Assembly refuses leave to introduce the proposed LCO (December 2008). Will not progress further. |
| Major development travel plans | - |
Assembly refuses leave to introduce the proposed LCO (March 2009). Will not progress further. |
Committee-proposed LCOs
1 Committee-proposed LCO has been introduced so far. None have yet completed their progress.
| LCO | Introduced | Status |
| Highways and transport, relating to networks of routes for pedestrians and cyclists | June 2009 | Committee to prepare Draft LCO. |
Measures
Government-proposed Measures
11 Government-proposed Measures have been introduced so far. Of these, 7 have completed their progress.
| Measure | When introduced | Status |
| NHS redress | July 2007 | Completed (Royal approval received July 2008) |
| Learner travel | April 2008 | Completed (Royal approval received December 2008) |
| Learning and skills | July 2008 | Completed (Royal approval received May 2009) |
| Local government | September 2008 | Completed (Royal approval received June 2009) |
| Children and families | March 2009 | Completed (Royal approval received February 2010) |
| Education | April 2009 | Completed (Royal approval received December 2009) |
| Social care charges | June 2009 | Completed (Royal approval received March 2010) |
| Red meat industry | October 2009 | Completed (March 2010) Awaiting Royal approval |
| Carers strategies | January 2010 | Currently at 'Stage 1' (Committee consideration of the general principles of the proposed Measure) |
| Waste | February 2010 | Currently at 'Stage 1' (Committee consideration of the general principles of the proposed Measure) |
| Welsh language | March 2010 | Currently at 'Stage 1' (Committee consideration of the general principles of the proposed Measure) |
Member-proposed Measures
3 Member-proposed Measures have been introduced so far. Of these, one has completed its progress.
| Measure | Introduced | Status |
| Healthy eating in schools | March 2008 | Completed (Royal Approval received October 2009) |
| Playing fields (community involvement in disposal decisions) | July 2008 | Currently at 'Stage 2' (detailed consideration by a Committee of the Measure and any amendments tabled) |
| Recycling | November 2008 | Currently at 'Stage 1' (Committee consideration of the general principles of the proposed Measure) |
| Assessing the demand for Welsh medium education | Not yet introduced | Selected in ballot (May 2009) |
| Additional learning needs workers' rights | Not yet introduced | Assembly grants leave to introduce the proposed Measure (November 2009) |
| Adult education | Not yet introduced | Selected in ballot (March 2010) |
| School closures (consultation and categories) | - |
Assembly refuses leave to introduce the proposed Measure (November 2007). Will not progress further. |
| Youth services | - |
Assembly refuses leave to introduce the proposed Measure (May 2008). Will not progress further. |
| Special educational needs information | - |
Assembly refuses leave to introduce the proposed Measure (November 2008). Will not progress further. |
Committee-proposed Measures
1 Committee-proposed Measure has been introduced so far. It has completed its progress.
| Measure | Introduced | Status |
| Commissioner for Standards | March 2009 | Completed (Royal Approval received December 2009) |
Assembly Commission proposed Measures
1 Assembly Commission proposed Measure has been introduced so far. It has not yet completed its progress.
| Measure | Introduced | Status |
| National Assembly for Wales Remuneration | October 2009 | Currently at 'Stage 1' (Committee consideration of the general principles of the proposed Measure) |
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