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
27 February 2023
Bill as Introduced
Vol. 728. Col. 526
Second Reading
03 March 2023
Col. 4
Public Bill Committee
15 March 2023
Col. 14
Third Reading
24 March 2023
Vol. 730. Col. 611
House of Lords
Introduction
27 March 2023
Bill as Introduced
Vol. 829
Second Reading
14 July 2023
Vol. 831 Col. 2015
Grand Committee
12 September 2023
Vol. 832. Col. 1
Third Reading
18 September 2023
Vol. 832. Col. 1201
Royal Assent
18 September 2023
House of Commons: Vol. 728 Col. 533
House of Lords: Vol. 832 Col. 1319