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
06 December 2023
Bill as introduced
Vol. 742 Col. 380
Second Reading
19 January 2024
Vol. 743 Col. 1132
Public Bill Committee
7 February 2024
Vol. 748 Col. 576
Report and Third Reading
19 April 2024
Vol. 748 Col. 576
House of Lords
Introduction
22 April 2024
Bill as introduced
Vol. 837
Second Reading
10 May 2024
Vol. 838 Col. 366
Order of Commitment Discharged
24 May 2024
Vol. 838 Col. 1274
Report and Third Reading
24 May 2024
Vol. 838 Col. 1274
Royal Assent
24 May 2024
House of Commons Vol. 750 Col. 1274
House of Lords Vol. 838 Col. 1375