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
Introduction
5 February 2020
https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/2622/stages/11841
Second Reading
23 October 2020
Vol. 682 Col. 1348
Public Bill Committee
5 February 2021
Col. 1
Report and Third Reading
12 March 2021
Vol. 690
House of Lords
Introduction
12 March 2021
Vol. 810
Second Reading
16 April 2021
Vol. 811 Col. 1582
Order of Commitment discharged
22 April 2021
Vol. 811
Third Reading
28 April 2021
Vol. 811 Col. 2250
Royal Assent
29 April 2021
Vol. 811