Marshalled List of Amendments - 18 February 2014
14 February 2014
Private Members’ Business – Motions
Item 4: Order Paper 190/11-15 – 18 February 2014
Motion: Nourishment in Schools
That this Assembly recognises that research clearly shows that proper nourishment benefits a child's ability to learn; and calls upon the Minister of Education to explore, via a Pilot Programme if necessary, what steps can be taken to ensure that children coming into schools in the mornings are adequately prepared to benefit from the lessons they will receive.
[Mr C Hazzard]
[Ms M Boyle]
[Mr P Sheehan]
Amendment 1
Proposed: Leave out all after ‘learn;’ and insert:
‘welcomes the initiatives taken to date on the issue through the introduction of Breakfast Clubs and the work of the Education Catering Services of the Education and Library Boards; and calls upon the Minister of Education to explore what further action can be taken to ensure that children come to school ready to benefit from the lessons they receive.’
[Mr M Storey]
[Mr J Craig]
[Mr R Newton]
[Mr S Moutray]