602.All sections come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order appoint. Different days may be appointed for different purposes.
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 | 27 November 2003 | Vol. 655 Col 23 |
| Second Reading | 11 December 2003 | Vol. 655 Cols. 829-924 |
| Grand Committee | 15 January 2004 to 2 March 2004 | Vol. 656 GC 135-190; GC 253-310; GC 373-430; Vol. 657 GC 67-134; GC 283-340; GC 341-408; GC 483-532; GC 533-590; Vol. 658 GC 55-114; GC 149-202; GC 203 –248 |
| Report | 18, 22, 23, 29, 30 March and 1 April 2004 | Vol. 659 Cols. 355-456; 472-584; 598-662; 1025-1161; 1191-1208; 1497-1517 |
| Third Reading | 20 April 2004 | Vol. 660 Cols 182-279 |
| House of Commons | ||
| Introduction | 22 April 2004 | Votes and Proceedings No 72 page 429 |
| Second Reading | 10 May 2004 | Vol. 421 Cols 42-128 |
| Committee | 20 May 2004 to 22 June 2004 | Hansard Standing Committee B |
| Report and Third Reading | 13 July 2004 | Vol. 423 Cols 1283-1379 |
| Lords Consideration of Commons Amendments | 15 July 2004 | Vol. 663 Cols 1361-1414 |
| Commons Consideration of Lords Message | 20 July 2004 | Vol. 424 Cols 294-298 |
| Royal Assent – 22 July 2004 | House of Lords Hansard Vol. 664 Col 333 |
| House of Commons Hansard Vol. 424 Col 514 |