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
The Subterranean Development Bill would create rules for underground construction work and set up a formal code of practice to guide how such work is carried out. It aims to improve safety, protect underground utilities and the environment, and make standards clear for those carrying out subterranean work and the authorities that regulate them.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords, with further stages (committee, report, and remaining readings) planned if it progresses.
Generated 21 February 2026
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.
