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
13 November 2024
Vol. 756 Col. 823
Second Reading
3 December 2024
Vol. 758 Col. 199
Public Bill Committee
17 December 2024
Vol. 759 Col. 191
Report and Third Reading
17 December 2024
Vol. 759 Col. 280
House of Lords
Introduction
18 December 2024
Vol. 842 Col. 266
Second Reading
6 January 2025
Vol. 842 Col. 526
Committee Stage
21 January 2025
Vol. 842 Col. 343GC
Committee Stage
29 January 2025
Vol 843 Col. 67GC
Committee Stage
4 February 2025
Vol. 843 Col. 223GC
Committee Stage
6 February 2025
Vol. 843 Col. 263GC
Report Stage
25 February 2025
Vol 843 Col. 1594
Vol 843 Col. 1661
Third Reading
4 March 2025
Vol. 844 Col. 135
Royal Assent
03 April 2025
House of Commons Vol. 765 Col. 443
House of Lords Vol. 845 Col. 357