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Autism Act 2009

Hansard References

The following table sets out the dates and Hansard references for each stage of the Act’s passage through Parliament.

StageDateHansard Reference
House of Commons
Introduction21 January 2009Vol. 486 Column 754
Second Reading27 February 2009Vol. 488 Column 483
Committee29 April, 6 May and 13 May 2009Hansard – Autism Bill Committee
Report and Third Reading19 June 2009Vol. 494 Columns 540 - 583
House of Lords
Introduction22 June 2009Vol. 711 Column 1351
Second Reading10 July 2009Vol. 712 Column 888
Committee15 October 2009 (Order of Commitment discharged)Vol. 713 Column 326
Third Reading22 October 2009Vol. 713 Column 814
Royal Assent12 November 2009House of Lords Hansard Vol. 714 Column 918
House of Commons Hansard Vol. 499 Column 418

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