24 July 2002
The following table sets out the dates and Hansard references for each stage of this Act through Parliament.
| Stage | Date | Hansard Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| House of Commons | ||
| Introduction | 18 July 2001 | Vol 372 Col 307 |
| Second Reading | 23 November 2001 | Vol 375 Col 628-638 |
| Committee | 9 January 2002 | Hansard Standing Committee C |
| Report and Third Reading | 12 April 2002 | Vol 383 Col 285-295 |
| House of Lords | ||
| Introduction | 15 April 2002 | Vol 633 Col 683 |
| Second Reading | 10 May 2002 | Vol 634 Col 1418-1430 |
| Order of commitment discharged | 18 June 2002 | Vol 636 Col 624 |
| Third Reading | 16 July 2002 | Vol 637 Col 1095 |
| Royal Assent - 24 July 2002 | House of Lords Hansard Vol 638 Col 821 |
| House of Commons Hansard Vol 389 Col 1080 |