Bill · started in the Commons

Geotechnical Data Bill

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the collection of, setting of standards relating to, and secure sharing of geotechnical data derived from ground and site investigations; to require the integration of such data into the National Underground Asset Register; to confer duties on statutory undertakers and public authorities in connection with certain such data; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Geotechnical Data Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 3 March 2026 by Mike Reader (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Mike Reader Labour Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.