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
20 June 2022
Bill as introduced
Vol. 716 col. 587
Second Reading
15 July 2022
Vol. 718 col. 656
Public Bill Committee
26 October 2022
Col. 1
Third Reading
20 January 2023
Vol. 726 col. 692
House of Lords
Introduction
23 January 2023
Bill as introduced
Vol. 827 col. 20
Second Reading
3 March 2023
Vol. 828 col. 499
Grand Committee
28 March 2023
Vol. 829 col. 130
Third Reading
21 April 2023
Vol. 829 col. 906
Royal Assent
2 May 2023
House of Commons: Vol. 732 col. 1
House of Lords: Vol. 829 col. 1391