Proceeding contribution from Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 11 March 2010. It occurred during Ministerial statement on High Speed Rail.
High Speed Rail
On this side of the House, we have always supported the principle of high speed rail because of the economic benefits it can bring to the United Kingdom. I am glad, however, that my hon. Friend the Member for Chipping Barnet (Mrs. Villiers) has reserved our position on the route. My constituents will be as devastated as those of my hon. Friend the Member for Aylesbury (Mr. Lidington) by the announcement today, and by the plans for tunnelling under Amersham, which would cause considerable disruption if they were to go ahead. What assurances can the Minister give me that my constituents, and all the relevant organisations and councils, will be fully engaged and consulted throughout the process? Will he arrange for me to meet the Secretary of State to discuss the plans in more detail?
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- 2009-10
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- Costs Construction Elizabeth line Birmingham Greater London Greater Manchester Leeds High speed trains Glasgow Edinburgh Heathrow Airport East Midlands Railway stations Railways Railway network Newcastle upon Tyne Liverpool Sheffield Birmingham Airport West Midlands High Speed Two
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