Autism
Act of ParliamentThis bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.
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Long title
A Bill to make provision about meeting the needs of adults with autistic spectrum conditions; and for connected purposes.
Summary
Following amendments in a Public Bill Committee, which debates and examines the Bill clause by clause, the Bill would require the Secretary of State for Health to publish an adult autism strategy and to issue associated statutory guidance. It would also place a duty on local authorities and NHS bodies to act under this guidance.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
21 January 2009 – 21 January 2009
- 2nd reading· Commons
27 February 2009 – 27 February 2009
- Committee stage· Commons
29 April 2009 – 29 April 2009
- Money resolution· Commons
5 May 2009 – 5 May 2009
- Committee stage· Commons
6 May 2009 – 13 May 2009
- Report stage· Commons
19 June 2009 – 19 June 2009
- 3rd reading· Commons
19 June 2009 – 19 June 2009
- 1st reading· Lords
22 June 2009 – 22 June 2009
- 2nd reading· Lords
10 July 2009 – 10 July 2009
- Order of Commitment discharged· Lords
15 October 2009 – 15 October 2009
- 3rd reading· Lords
22 October 2009 – 22 October 2009
- Royal Assent· Unassigned
12 November 2009 – 12 November 2009
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 400.