31.The following table sets out the dates and Hansard references for each stage of the Marine Act’s passage through the Northern Ireland Assembly and subsequent Royal Assent.
| Stage | Date | Hansard Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 21 February 2012 | Vol. 72 No.6 |
| Second Reading | 5 March 2012 | Vol 82 No.8 |
| Committee Stage | 5 July 2012 | NIA 57/11-15 |
| Report | ||
| Addendum 1 | ||
| Addendum 2 | ||
| Consideration Stage | 30 April 2013 | Vol. 84 No. 6 |
| Further Consideration Stage | 13 May 2013 | Vol. 85 No. 1 |
| Final Stage | 21 May 2013 | Vol. 85 No. 4 |
| Royal Assent | 17 September 2013 | NIA Bill 5/11-15 |