Commencement
17.The Act came into force on 23 January 2001, which was two months from the day it was passed.
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 Commons | ||
| Introduction | 15 December 1999 | Vol 341 Col 281 |
| Second Reading | 11 February 2000 | Vol 344 Col 509-575 |
| Committee | 22 March 2000 | Standing Committee C |
| Report and Third Reading | 12 May 2000 9 June 2000 | Vol 349 Col 1119-1182 Vol 351 Col 539-580 |
| House of Lords | ||
| Introduction | 12 June 2000 | Vol 613 Col 1373 |
| Second Reading | 14 July 2000 | Vol 615 Col 509-517 |
| Committee | 29 September 2000 | Vol 616 Col 1055 |
| Report | Discharged | Discharged |
| Third Reading | 14 November 2000 | Vol 619 Col 133 |
| Royal Assent – 23 November 2000 | House of Lords Hansard Vol 619 Col 937 |
| House of Commons Hansard Vol 357 Col 481 |