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date	12/02/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Prime Minister's oral statement on Transport Infrastructure and oral contribution of 11 February 2020, Official Report, column 723, whether High Speed Two will include the establishment of Sheffield rail links; and if Northern Powerhouse Rail improvements will include the establishment of rail links from Manchester to (a) Sheffield and (b) Leeds.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	1161
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2020 answer text <p>The government has made clear its commitment to delivering HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail. We will develop an integrated rail plan to ensure that HS2, Northern Powerhouse Rail and Midlands Engine Rail bring benefits to the North and Midlands as quickly and efficiently as possible. The Department for Transport will continue to work with Transport for the North and local leaders, to develop NPR plans for the Leeds to Manchester corridor alongside options for lines serving Sheffield, Liverpool, Tees Valley, Hull and Newcastle.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 24/02/2020 17:14:07 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

1178029

registered interest
date	12/02/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish the (a) business case and (b) estimated cost for the Golborne Spur section of phase 2b of High Speed Two.
tabling member constituency	Altrincham and Sale West
tabling member printed	Sir Graham Brady
uin	1169
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2020 answer text <p>The Department for Transport published the Business Case for HS2 Phase 2 on 17 July 2017, which includes a connection to the West Coast Mainline near Golborne <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-phase-two-economic-case" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-phase-two-economic-case</a>.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to update periodically cost estimates and business cases for delivery of HS2 in line with the Government’s protocol for developing major projects. Our latest estimates indicate that the HS2 network will cost between £72-£98 billion with Phase 2b in the region of between £33-£46 billion. The expenditure on Golborne falls within this remit.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands we will assess the Golborne Junction to consider the benefits, costs and the best way to serve the North West and Scotland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 24/02/2020 17:04:36 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	435 label Biography information for Sir Graham Brady

1178755

registered interest
date	12/02/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line: Coventry
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure that people in Coventry benefit from High Speed Two.
tabling member constituency	Coventry North West
tabling member printed	Taiwo Owatemi
uin	15104
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2020 answer text <p>HS2 will result in increased availability of seats for passengers travelling from Coventry to other inter-city destinations, and will also release capacity on existing routes in the West Midlands for additional local and regional commuter services.</p><p> </p><p>HS2 will also form the backbone of the Midlands Rail Hub which will further strengthen connectivity between Coventry and cities of the Midlands and provide greater access to HS2 services.</p><p> </p><p>I will ensure that HS2 Ltd continues to support Local Growth and Transport plans which maximise regeneration opportunities and improve connectivity between HS2 and other regional and national transport modes to enable quick and easy access to high speed services.</p><p> </p><p>The West Midlands will be at the heart of the new high-speed rail network and my Department and HS2 Ltd will continue to work with regional stakeholders to ensure that the region, including Coventry, achieves the full potential of HS2.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 24/02/2020 17:09:37 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	4779 label Biography information for Taiwo Owatemi

1177726

registered interest
date	11/02/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line: Iron and Steel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the amount of UK steel which could be procured for the HS2 project.
tabling member constituency	Newport East
tabling member printed	Jessica Morden
uin	560
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2020 answer text <p>It is anticipated that around two million tonnes of steel will be used across the HS2 programme.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 24/02/2020 17:06:50 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	1548 label Biography information for Jessica Morden

1177798

registered interest
date	11/02/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the potential benefits for Wales of HS2 Ltd procurement contracts.
tabling member constituency	Newport East
tabling member printed	Jessica Morden
uin	589
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2020 answer text <p>HS2 has huge potential to support growth across the UK including Wales and will promote regeneration, boost skills and generate new jobs for people across the region. Our procurement process is open to all bidders with the relevant experience and required credentials and ensures value for money for the taxpayer. HS2 Ltd has a continuing programme of engagement with local businesses, attending events arranged by local Chambers of Commerce and other networks to ensure that the procurement opportunities of the project are spread across all four nations of the United Kingdom. To date, 26 Welsh companies have provided goods or services to the project, including 16 SMEs.</p><p> </p><p>Aside from procurement contracts, the Department forecasts the north-east Wales economy will be boosted by £50m annually by HS2's quicker journey times.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 24/02/2020 17:12:18 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	1548 label Biography information for Jessica Morden