144.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 | 2 December 2003 | Vol 415 Col 371 |
| Second reading | 8 January 2004 | Vol 416 Col 442-497 |
| Standing Committee | 20 January 2004 – 27 January 2004 | Hc 286 2003/04 |
| Report and Third Reading | 2 February 2004 | Vol 417 Col 539-94 |
| House of Lords | ||
| Introduction | 3 February 2004 | Vol 657 Col 559 |
| Second Reading | 2 March 2004 | Vol 658 Col 552-89 |
| Committee | 30 March 2004 – 6 April 2004 | Vol 659 c427-94GC |
| Vol 659 c495-562GC | ||
| Vol 659 c563-614GC | ||
| Report | 19 July 2004 | Vol 664 c15-80 |
| Third reading | 14 September 2004 | Vol 664 c1029-55 |
| Royal Assent –28 October 2004 | House of Lords Hansard Vol 665 Col 1395 |
| House of Commons Hansard Vol 425 Col 1557 |
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