Complex sentence: A bill to this effect was proposed in parliament in 2002 but was defeated, however there is an increasing awareness of the role of diet on children's health and a subsequent Scottish Executive consultation found that 96% of respondents were in favour of free school meals.
Split into simpler sentences: A bill to this effect was proposed in parliament in 2002, but was defeated. However, a subequent Scottish Executive consultation found that 96% of respondents were in favour of free school meals.