Hansard References
The following table sets out the dates and Hansard references for each stage of the Act’s passage through Parliament.
| Stage | Date | Hansard Reference |
|---|---|---|
| House of Commons | ||
| Introduction | 21 January 2009 | Vol. 486 Column 754 |
| Second Reading | 27 February 2009 | Vol. 488 Column 483 |
| Committee | 29 April, 6 May and 13 May 2009 | Hansard – Autism Bill Committee |
| Report and Third Reading | 19 June 2009 | Vol. 494 Columns 540 - 583 |
| House of Lords | ||
| Introduction | 22 June 2009 | Vol. 711 Column 1351 |
| Second Reading | 10 July 2009 | Vol. 712 Column 888 |
| Committee | 15 October 2009 (Order of Commitment discharged) | Vol. 713 Column 326 |
| Third Reading | 22 October 2009 | Vol. 713 Column 814 |
| Royal Assent | 12 November 2009 | House of Lords Hansard Vol. 714 Column 918 |
| House of Commons Hansard Vol. 499 Column 418 | ||