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1175313

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date	27/01/2020
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: Camden
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government why works in connection with HS2 and Granby Terrace bridge were transferred from the scope of the work being undertaken by Skanska Costain Strabag JV, as the main works contractors, to that of Costain Skanska JV, as the enabling works contractor.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL783
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>The HS2 works to Granby Terrace bridge, which include the partial demolition of the existing bridge and the construction of a new extension over the HS2 alignment, was scope originally allocated to the Early Works Contractor Costain Skanska JV (CSJV). To enable the efficient delivery of the HS2 works, HS2 Ltd reviews which of its Contractors is best placed to deliver specific scope items where there is an opportunity to deliver cost savings, schedule benefits or reduce interface risks. Following careful consideration, HS2 Ltd concluded that the Main Works Civils Contractor (Skanska Costain Strabag JV) is better placed to undertake the works because of the benefits to the overall HS2 programme and therefore decided to transfer the scope.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 10/02/2020 15:43:24 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

1175323

registered interest
date	27/01/2020
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they expect HS2 to be completed (1) on time, and (2) on budget.
tabling member printed	Lord Truscott
uin	HL822
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>In 2019 the Government announced an independent review into HS2, led by Douglas Oakervee. Once the Government has fully considered the review’s findings, including whether and how to proceed with the project, further announcements will be made on any likely funding requirements and anticipated timescales for delivery.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 10/02/2020 16:00:15 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3682 label Biography information for Lord Truscott

1175324

registered interest
date	27/01/2020
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what they estimate the total final cost of HS2 will be to the Exchequer.
tabling member printed	Lord Truscott
uin	HL823
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>To ensure transparency around the project, we have provided our latest cost and schedule estimates for HS2 to the National Audit Office who reported on the programme last week. These estimates depend, among other things, on the scope of what, if anything, the Government decides to build and which risks come to pass. In August 2019 the Government commissioned the independent Oakervee Review to provide advice on whether and how to proceed with HS2, including a rigorous examination of costs and schedule. The Government will make a decision on HS2 shortly.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 10/02/2020 16:05:42 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3682 label Biography information for Lord Truscott

1175325

registered interest
date	27/01/2020
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government when HS2 will be completed.
tabling member printed	Lord Truscott
uin	HL824
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>To ensure transparency around the project, we have provided our latest schedule and cost estimates for HS2 to the National Audit Office who reported on the programme last week. These estimates depend, among other things, on the scope of what, if anything, the Government decides to build and which risks come to pass. In August 2019 the Government commissioned the independent Oakervee Review to provide advice on whether and how to proceed with HS2. The Government will make a decision shortly.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 10/02/2020 16:11:23 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3682 label Biography information for Lord Truscott

1175326

registered interest
date	27/01/2020
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether HS2 Limited has revised any existing agreements with contractors.
tabling member printed	Lord Truscott
uin	HL825
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>HS2 Ltd has managed a very large number of contracts in support of the delivery of a high speed railway. These contracts cover a wide supply base, dealing with a variety of activities. As with all projects, change is inevitable and it follows that changes will result in revisions to existing HS2 Ltd contracts.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 10/02/2020 16:16:03 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3682 label Biography information for Lord Truscott

1175327

registered interest
date	27/01/2020
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government how much has been spent on HS2 to date; and how much they estimate the programme would cost to cancel immediately.
tabling member printed	Lord Truscott
uin	HL826
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>As at 31st March 2019, £7.4bn (excluding construction VAT) had been spent on the HS2 rail project. In August 2019 the Government announced an independent review of HS2 led by Douglas Oakervee. The review was asked to consider, among other things, whether and how to proceed with the project. The Government will make a decision shortly.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 10/02/2020 16:29:04 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3682 label Biography information for Lord Truscott

1175328

registered interest
date	27/01/2020
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to revise the proposed speed of HS2 trains.
tabling member printed	Lord Truscott
uin	HL827
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>In August 2019 the Government commissioned the independent Oakervee Review to provide advice on whether and how to proceed with HS2. The Government will make a decision on HS2 shortly, and therefore no decision has been made to revise the proposed speed of HS2 trains.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 10/02/2020 16:29:19 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	3682 label Biography information for Lord Truscott

1175340

registered interest
date	27/01/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Aviation: China
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to temporarily ban flights from China to the UK due to the recent outbreak of coronavirus.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL810
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2020 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>To date we have not placed restrictions on air services between the UK and China. Our position is under constant review and any decision to change it would take into account the advice of the UK’s Chief Medical Officer and the positions of the WHO and ICAO.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 07/02/2020 13:11:25 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1175341

registered interest
date	27/01/2020
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: Technology
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the technology involved in HS2 will be outdated by 2033.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL811
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>The core design for HS2, should it go ahead, is based on proven international technology for high speed rail, so as to contain risks to schedule and cost, but will use elements of new technologies wherever feasible to maximise benefits. These include a digital signalling system with increased safety compared to conventional signalling, automatic driving of trains to improve capacity and performance and an advanced Traffic Management system that will optimise the movement of trains on the network to ensure rapid recovery from perturbations.</p><p> </p><p>Because of the complexity and criticality of these systems, the development cycle of this technology is very long (decades rather than years) and we expect that HS2’s systems will still be considered ‘state-of-the-art’ when it opens.</p><p> </p><p>There are other areas of technology, such as passenger communications, entertainment and WIFI, which have a much shorter development cycle and today’s technology in this area is likely to be out-of-date by the 2030s. For this reason we have incorporated flexibility into our specifications for the rolling stock and stations to ensure that the latest technology can be included later in the programme, allowing HS2’s customers to benefit from future innovations. Decisions on such technology will be taken at the latest appropriate moment so that the programme is not put at risk.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 10/02/2020 15:43:01 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1175350

registered interest
date	27/01/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Airports: Air Pollution
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce air pollution at, and near to, airports.
tabling member printed	Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
uin	HL799
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2020 answer text <p>The management of air pollution at, and near to, airports and any restrictions to ensure compliance with limits are the responsibility of airports and the relevant local authorities.</p><p> </p><p>In the Aviation Strategy, the Government is considering a broad range of national aviation-related air quality initiatives including potential requirements and guidance for airports to produce air quality plans.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 07/02/2020 13:10:35 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4297 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb