Former Metal Mines Bill

A Bill to give the Coal Authority responsibility for preventing adverse environmental impacts from former metal mines; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Former Metal Mines Bill would give the Coal Authority the responsibility for preventing adverse environmental impacts from sites of former metal mines. It targets risks such as pollution and contaminated land and water, and may include connected measures to support remediation and enforcement.

Key Points

Transfers or confirms responsibility for preventing adverse environmental impacts from former metal mines to the Coal Authority.
Aims to prevent pollution, protect land quality and water from legacy mining works.
May provide powers, funding, or duties for remediation, monitoring, and enforcement at former metal mine sites.
Currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons; if progressed, it would move to committee and further stages.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Commons; after this, it would go to committee for detailed scrutiny and then on to further stages if it advances.

Who is affected?

The Coal AuthorityFormer metal mines owners or operators responsible for legacy sitesLandowners and occupiers near former metal mine sitesLocal communities and residents living near former metal minesLocal authorities and environmental regulatorsWater companies and downstream water usersEnvironmental groups and communities campaigning on mining legacy issues

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Former Metal Mines

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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