- Ballot winner: Peter Fox MS, Proposal 018, Food (Wales) Bill
From time to time, the Presiding Officer must hold a ballot to determine the name of a Member, other than a member of the government, who may seek the Senedd’s agreement to introduce a Bill.
A Member must provide "pre-ballot information" to set out the intended purpose of their proposed Bill.
If the Senedd agrees to the introduction of such a Bill, the Ballot winner may consult on their proposals before formally introducing their Bill.
Key Milestones | Details |
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Ballot date | 22 September 2021 |
Debate at which the Senedd will consider the introduction of a Bill to give effect to the information included in the Explanatory Memorandum |
Explanatory Memorandum to the proposal tabled on 27 October 2021 Leave to proceed secured |
Consultation on Draft Food (Wales) Bill |
On 18 July 2022, Peter Fox MS launched a consultation on a draft Food (Wales) Bill, inviting people to give their views on how the proposed law has been drafted. The consultation closed on 16 September 2022. |
Date of the Bill's Introduction |
12 December 2022 |
Information on the legislative journey of the Bill following introduction |
Scrutiny of the Food (Wales) Bill A debate on the general principles took place on 24 May 2023. The motion to agree the general principles was not agreed and the Bill was rejected by the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 26.14. |