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
13 February 2025
Vol. 762, Col. 446
Second Reading
4 March 2025
Vol. 763 Col. 231
Committee of the Whole House
4 March 2025
Vol. 763 Col. 244
Third Reading
4 March 2025
Vol. 763, Col. 245
House of Lords
Introduction
5 March 2025
Vol. 844, Col. 253
Second Reading
19 March 2025
Vol. 844 Col. 1247
Order of Commitment discharged
19 March 2025
Vol. 844 Col. 1453
Third Reading
24 March 2025
Vol. 844 Col. 1454
Commons Consideration of Lords Amendments
N/A
N/A
Royal Assent
3 April 2025
House of Commons: Vol. 765 Col. 443  .
House of Lords: Vol. 845
Annex A - Hansard References