Details of the Bill’s Passage through Parliament Were as Follows:
| House of Lords | Date | House of Lords Hansard |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 28 Jan | Vol 596 Col 1137 |
| Second Reading | 9 February 1999 | Vol 597 Cols 106-188 |
| Committee | 25 February, 1 March and 4 March 1999 | Vol 597 Cols 1243-1360, 1406-1542 and 1801-1856 |
| Report | 15 March and 18 March 1999 | Vol 598 Cols 474-600 and 830-950 |
| Third Reading | 25 March 1999 | Vol 598 Cols 1425-1475 |
| House of Commons | Date | House of Commons Hansard |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 29 March 1999 | |
| Second Reading | 13 April 1999 | Vol 329 Cols 38-128 |
| Committee | 20 April to 25 May 1999 | Hansard Standing Committee A |
| Report and Third Reading | 14 June and 15 June 1999 | Vol 333 Cols 35-110 and 174-266 |
| Royal Assent - 30 June 1999 | House of Lords Hansard Vol 603 Col 271 and |
| House of Commons Hansard Vol 334 and Col 361 |