Annex B – Hansard References
The following table sets out the dates and Hansard references for each stage of the Act’s passage through Parliament.
Stage
Date
Hansard Reference
House of Commons
First Reading
15 June 2022
Bill as introduced
Second Reading
28 October 2022
Public Bill Committee
7 December 2022
Col. 1
Third Reading
24 February 2023
Vol. 728 col. 429
House of Lords
First Reading
27 February 2023
Bill as introduced
Second Reading
19 May 2023
Vol. 830 col. 529
Lords Order of Commitment discharged
13 June 2023
Vol. 830
Third Reading
14 July 2023
Vol. 831 col. 1976
Royal Assent
20 July 2023
Vol. 831