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 | 16 December 2009 | Vol. 502 Col 978 |
| Second Reading | 29 January 2010 | Vol. 504 Cols 1054-1084 |
| Committee | 10 February 2010 | Hansard Public Bill Committee |
| Report and Third Reading | 12 March 2010 | Vol. 507 Cols 535-560 |
| House of Lords | ||
| Introduction | 15 March 2010 | Vol. 718 Col 456 |
| Second Reading | 30 March 2010 | Vol. 718 Cols 1336-1347 |
| Order of Commitment Discharged | 8 April 2010 | Vol. 718 Col 1669 |
| Third Reading | 8 April 2010 | Vol. 718 Col 1669 |
| Royal Assent | 8 April 2010 | House of Lords Hansard Vol. 718 Col 1738 |
House of Commons Hansard Vol. 508 Col 1256 | ||