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 | 27 November 2003 | Vol. 415 Col. 141 |
| Second Reading | 9 February 2004 | Vol. 417 Cols. 1146-1233 |
| Committee | 4 May 2004 | Vol. 420 Cols. 1225-1295 |
| Report and Third Reading | 4 May 2004 | Vol. 420 Cols. 1295-1308 |
| House of Lords | ||
| Introduction | 5 May 2004 | Vol. 660 Col. 1110 |
| Second Reading | 25 May 2004 | Vol. 661 Cols. 1201-1242 |
| Committee | 21 June 2004 | Vol. 662 Cols. 1076-1112 |
| Report | 6 July 2004 | Vol. 663 Cols. 744-755 |
| Third Reading | 13 July 2004 | Vol. 663 Col. 1137 |
Royal Assent – 22 July 2004
House of Lords Hansard Vol. 664 Col. 333
House of Commons Hansard Vol. 424 Col. 514