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 Commons | ||
| Introduction | 9 December 2009 | Vol. 502 Column 387 |
| Second Reading | 5 January 2010 | Vol. 503 Columns 63-137 |
| Committee, Report and Third Reading | 20 January 2010 | Vol. 504 Columns 322-404 |
| House of Lords | ||
| Introduction | 21 January 2010 | Vol. 716 Column 1108 |
| Second Reading | 10 February 2010 | Vol. 717 Columns 734-776 |
| Royal Assent | ||
| House of Commons | 10 February 2010 | Vol. 505 Column 969 |
| House of Lords | 10 February 2010 | Vol. 717 Columns 806 |