Eating Disorders Committee hailed a success
16 January 2008
Plaid Cymru’s Bethan Jenkins AM has hailed the inaugural meeting of the cross party committee on Eating Disorders a success following the first meeting held on Tuesday night.
Ms Jenkins, who was elected as the committee’s chair, was delighted with the outcome of the well attended meeting and was optimistic about future prospects.
Speaking from the National Assembly today, Ms Jenkins said:
“It was wonderful to see Assembly members from all parties attending and working together constructively with the aim of improving the capacity to care for people with eating disorders in Wales.”
The meeting was attended by Health Minister, Edwina Hart and decided that draft proposals would be published during National Eating Disorders Awareness week in February.
Ms Jenkins added:
“I am grateful for the involvement of Health Minister Edwina Hart and also to Rowenna Menzies of the Menzies Foundation for her input and support. I am hopeful that Eating Disorders Awareness Week will mark a turning point in eating disorder policy in Wales.”
