Hansard References:
The following table sets out the dates and Hansard references for each stage of this Act’s passage through Parliament.
| Stage | Date | Hansard reference |
|---|---|---|
| House of Lords | ||
| Introduction | 16 December 1999 | Vol 608 Col 310 |
| Second Reading | 27 January 2000 | Vol 608 Cols 1709-1722 |
| Committee | 3 February 2000 | Vol 609 Cols 363-368 |
| Report | 3 March 2000 | Vol 610 Col 757 |
| Third Reading | 28 March 2000 | Vol 611 Cols 642-643 |
| House of Commons | ||
| Second Reading | 20 June 2000 | Vol 352 Cols 266-311 |
| Committee | 5 July 2000 | Standing Committee D |
| Report and Third Reading | 26 July 2000 | Vol 354 Cols 1133-1176 |
Royal Assent – 28 July 2000