27 November 1998: First Reading in House of Commons. Hansard col. 437.
2 December 1998: All House of Commons stages. Hansard cols. 917-1016.
3 December 1998: First Reading in House of Lords. Hansard col. 606.
15 December 1998: Second reading in House of Lords. Hansard cols. 1308-1340.
After rejection by the House of Lords on 15 December 1998, the Bill was, in accordance with section 2 of the Parliament Act 1911, presented for Royal Assent which was given on 14 January 1999.
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