A Bill to require the Secretary of State to measure and regulate the impact of unconventional gas extraction on air and water quality and on greenhouse gas emissions; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
This bill would require the Secretary of State to measure and regulate the environmental impact of unconventional gas extraction (fracking) on air quality, water quality and greenhouse gas emissions. It aims to improve oversight and protect the environment by ensuring fracking activities are monitored and regulated for their environmental effects, with additional related provisions to support these aims.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, where its general principles are debated. If it passes, it would move on to committee scrutiny for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was presented to Parliament on 21 January 2015. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
