HC 129 - High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

HC 129 - High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2016-02-26

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 0215091213

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This report contains the final directions and recommendations of the Select Committee on the High Speed 2 Phase One Hybrid Bill after 160 days of sittings over nearly two years. Our responsibility was to hear petitions from those specially and directly affected by the Bill and, where we believed it was appropriate, to suggest modifications, assurances, undertakings or mitigation to address petitioners' concerns. The Committee directed a number of amendments to the proposed HS2 Phase One project. Notably they have directed a longer Chilterns bored tunnel, greater noise protection for Wendover, better construction arrangements in Hillingdon, and a remodelled maintenance depot at Washwood Heath to maximise local job opportunities. There should be a coherent approach to the redevelopment of Euston. In many cases not specifically mentioned in this report we have intervened to encourage fairness, practical settlements, the giving of assurances, or better mitigation. The Committee recommended amendments to the operation of the discretionary compensation schemes which they believe will result in greater fairness and a more functional property market in areas near to the proposed line. They also suggest improvements to the procedure for dealing with hybrid bills.


Book Synopsis HC 129 - High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill by : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee

Download or read book HC 129 - High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2016-02-26 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report contains the final directions and recommendations of the Select Committee on the High Speed 2 Phase One Hybrid Bill after 160 days of sittings over nearly two years. Our responsibility was to hear petitions from those specially and directly affected by the Bill and, where we believed it was appropriate, to suggest modifications, assurances, undertakings or mitigation to address petitioners' concerns. The Committee directed a number of amendments to the proposed HS2 Phase One project. Notably they have directed a longer Chilterns bored tunnel, greater noise protection for Wendover, better construction arrangements in Hillingdon, and a remodelled maintenance depot at Washwood Heath to maximise local job opportunities. There should be a coherent approach to the redevelopment of Euston. In many cases not specifically mentioned in this report we have intervened to encourage fairness, practical settlements, the giving of assurances, or better mitigation. The Committee recommended amendments to the operation of the discretionary compensation schemes which they believe will result in greater fairness and a more functional property market in areas near to the proposed line. They also suggest improvements to the procedure for dealing with hybrid bills.


High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons

Publisher:

Published: 2015-05-28

Total Pages: 427

ISBN-13: 9780215085184

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This Bill confers the powers required to construct the first phase - 'Phase One' - of a proposed new national high speed rail network, 'High Speed 2' (or 'HS2'). Phase One will involve the construction of new railway lines (one track in each direction) between London and the West Midlands


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Download or read book High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-28 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Bill confers the powers required to construct the first phase - 'Phase One' - of a proposed new national high speed rail network, 'High Speed 2' (or 'HS2'). Phase One will involve the construction of new railway lines (one track in each direction) between London and the West Midlands


High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords

Publisher:

Published: 2016-03-24

Total Pages: 443

ISBN-13: 9780108007545

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Brought from the Commons on 23rd March 2016. Explanatory notes to the Bill, prepared by the Department for Transport, are published separately as HL Bill 111-EN (ISBN 9780108557019)


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Download or read book High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brought from the Commons on 23rd March 2016. Explanatory notes to the Bill, prepared by the Department for Transport, are published separately as HL Bill 111-EN (ISBN 9780108557019)


HC 338 - High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

HC 338 - High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 0215085744

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This report summarises the interim decisions and observations of the Select Committee on the High Speed 2 Phase One hybrid bill, prior to the general election of May 2015 and some 10 months after the Committiee's work began.


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Download or read book HC 338 - High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2015 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report summarises the interim decisions and observations of the Select Committee on the High Speed 2 Phase One hybrid bill, prior to the general election of May 2015 and some 10 months after the Committiee's work began.


HC 793 - Follow up to PHSO Report of an Investigation into a Complaint About HS2 Ltd

HC 793 - Follow up to PHSO Report of an Investigation into a Complaint About HS2 Ltd

Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2016-03-23

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 0215091418

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In November 2015, the PHSO published its report of the results of an investigation into a complaint about High Speed 2 Ltd (HS2 Ltd). The report dealt with a group of six families whose small community faced break-up under Government plans for the new high speed rail network. The report identified a series of failings in communication and engagement and in complaints handling which amounted to "maladministration" in the opinion of the Ombudsman. In response to the Ombudsman's report, HS2 Ltd has apologised and has since made a number of payments to those affected totalling £10,500. Some improvements have been made to how the organisation interacts with the public, and commitments were made, both by the Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd and by the Minister of State for Transport, to take a personal interest in the matter. However, having received a large body of evidence that is highly critical of HS2 Ltd, we remain unconvinced that the necessary fundamental changes have taken place. The continuing existence of a culture of defensive communication and misinformation within a public body, responsible for the delivery of such a large and highly controversial project, is not acceptable. We urge those in senior positions to recognise that this is a matter of primary importance. Unless those responsible for delivering HS2 understand that first and foremost they serve the public, and take action to reflect this, then they will continue to be vulnerable to the criticism that they have disregard for members of the public who are impacted by this large-scale infrastructure project.


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Download or read book HC 793 - Follow up to PHSO Report of an Investigation into a Complaint About HS2 Ltd written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In November 2015, the PHSO published its report of the results of an investigation into a complaint about High Speed 2 Ltd (HS2 Ltd). The report dealt with a group of six families whose small community faced break-up under Government plans for the new high speed rail network. The report identified a series of failings in communication and engagement and in complaints handling which amounted to "maladministration" in the opinion of the Ombudsman. In response to the Ombudsman's report, HS2 Ltd has apologised and has since made a number of payments to those affected totalling £10,500. Some improvements have been made to how the organisation interacts with the public, and commitments were made, both by the Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd and by the Minister of State for Transport, to take a personal interest in the matter. However, having received a large body of evidence that is highly critical of HS2 Ltd, we remain unconvinced that the necessary fundamental changes have taken place. The continuing existence of a culture of defensive communication and misinformation within a public body, responsible for the delivery of such a large and highly controversial project, is not acceptable. We urge those in senior positions to recognise that this is a matter of primary importance. Unless those responsible for delivering HS2 understand that first and foremost they serve the public, and take action to reflect this, then they will continue to be vulnerable to the criticism that they have disregard for members of the public who are impacted by this large-scale infrastructure project.


High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons

Publisher:

Published: 2013-11-25

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 9780215058454

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This Bill confers the powers required to construct the first phase - 'Phase One' - of a proposed new national high speed rail network, 'High Speed 2' (or 'HS2'). Phase One will involve the construction of new railway lines (one track in each direction) between London and the West Midlands


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Download or read book High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-25 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Bill confers the powers required to construct the first phase - 'Phase One' - of a proposed new national high speed rail network, 'High Speed 2' (or 'HS2'). Phase One will involve the construction of new railway lines (one track in each direction) between London and the West Midlands


High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons

Publisher:

Published: 2014-06-05

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 9780215072634

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This Bill confers the powers required to construct the first phase - 'Phase One' - of a proposed new national high speed rail network, 'High Speed 2' (or 'HS2'). Phase One will involve the construction of new railway lines (one track in each direction) between London and the West Midlands


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Download or read book High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Bill confers the powers required to construct the first phase - 'Phase One' - of a proposed new national high speed rail network, 'High Speed 2' (or 'HS2'). Phase One will involve the construction of new railway lines (one track in each direction) between London and the West Midlands


High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons

Publisher:

Published: 2016-02-24

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 9780215092380

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This Bill confers the powers required to construct the first phase - 'Phase One' - of a proposed new national high speed rail network, 'High Speed 2' (or 'HS2'). Phase One will involve the construction of new railway lines (one track in each direction) between London and the West Midlands


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Download or read book High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-24 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Bill confers the powers required to construct the first phase - 'Phase One' - of a proposed new national high speed rail network, 'High Speed 2' (or 'HS2'). Phase One will involve the construction of new railway lines (one track in each direction) between London and the West Midlands


High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords

Publisher:

Published: 2016-03-29

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 9780108557019

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These notes refer to the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill as brought from the House of Commons on 23 March 2016 (HL Bill 111, ISBN 9780108007545)


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Download or read book High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These notes refer to the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill as brought from the House of Commons on 23 March 2016 (HL Bill 111, ISBN 9780108007545)


High speed rail

High speed rail

Author: Great Britain: Department for Transport

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2012-01-10

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9780101824729

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High speed rail is already being constructed or been used in many nations. Britain's exile from this would mean losing out to global competitors. The long term option in investing in high speed rail would transform and allow Britain to compete globally and for national economic prosperity. Such investment in faster and more convenient journeys between the major cities and international networks will achieve two objectives; supporting companies and wealth creators and also better connect communities. Further upgrades of existing lines can provide additional capacity but growth in demand looks set to outstrip the pace of this and is seen as a short term approach unable to meet long term challenges. The choice is not between building new lines or not but what type of new line to build and new lines only built to enable conventional speeds would certainly fail to reap the economic rewards offered by high speed. HS2 is also about enough capacity for passengers - those on crowded inter city trains will increasingly be forced to stand for long periods and for commuters who eventually will be unable to get on their trains at peak times. There are further benefits of increasing rail freight, getting lorries off roads and saving carbon. The Government is also committed to developing a national high speed rail network with the lowest feasible impacts on local communities and the natural environment. In response to the consultation process there have been changes - additional tunnelling and alignment of the route in a number of places. The Government wishes to see further engagement with local people as the project progresses and as further environmental assessment is undertaken. The Government wants to reassure people that the project is both affordable and can be delivered to time and budget


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Download or read book High speed rail written by Great Britain: Department for Transport and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2012-01-10 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High speed rail is already being constructed or been used in many nations. Britain's exile from this would mean losing out to global competitors. The long term option in investing in high speed rail would transform and allow Britain to compete globally and for national economic prosperity. Such investment in faster and more convenient journeys between the major cities and international networks will achieve two objectives; supporting companies and wealth creators and also better connect communities. Further upgrades of existing lines can provide additional capacity but growth in demand looks set to outstrip the pace of this and is seen as a short term approach unable to meet long term challenges. The choice is not between building new lines or not but what type of new line to build and new lines only built to enable conventional speeds would certainly fail to reap the economic rewards offered by high speed. HS2 is also about enough capacity for passengers - those on crowded inter city trains will increasingly be forced to stand for long periods and for commuters who eventually will be unable to get on their trains at peak times. There are further benefits of increasing rail freight, getting lorries off roads and saving carbon. The Government is also committed to developing a national high speed rail network with the lowest feasible impacts on local communities and the natural environment. In response to the consultation process there have been changes - additional tunnelling and alignment of the route in a number of places. The Government wishes to see further engagement with local people as the project progresses and as further environmental assessment is undertaken. The Government wants to reassure people that the project is both affordable and can be delivered to time and budget