A Bill to make provision for the regulation of subterranean development work; to establish a code of practice for subterranean development work; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
2 May 2012
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This Bill would regulate subterranean development work and require a formal code of practice for such activity. It aims to ensure underground construction is carried out safely, with regard to nearby property and the environment. It also sets out related provisions to support how the work is planned and overseen.
The Bill is at the Lords stage and is currently the second reading. It originated in the Lords, with the first reading in 2011 and the second reading in February 2012; no later stages are recorded here.
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8 Dec 2011
10 Feb 2012
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - took place on 10 February.
The 2010-12 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
