A Bill to require the Secretary of State to make provision about obligations on wind farm operators in respect of financial cover for potential liabilities arising from cause of public nuisance; and for connected purposes.
This bill would require the government to set rules making wind farm operators carry financial protection to cover possible liabilities from public nuisance. In practice, operators would need to hold insurance or other funds to pay compensation or costs if their activities cause nuisance to nearby people or communities.
The bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to committee stage for detailed examination and amendments.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2015-16 session of Parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 21 July 2015 under the Ten Minute Rule. This allows an MP to make his or her case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. An opposing speech may also be made before the House decides whether or not the bill should be introduced. If the MP is successful the bill is taken to have had its first reading.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
