Proceeding contribution from Andrea Leadsom (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 31 March 2011. It occurred during Adjournment debate and Backbench debate on High-Speed Rail.

High-Speed Rail

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments. Of course, he is absolutely right, but one of the key advantages that is talked about by those who advocate HS2 is the regeneration potential for the north of the country, and the scheme's contribution to rebalancing our economy between the north and the south. I am sure he will agree that while there are benefits to regeneration in some desperate parts of the south as well, HS2 will not provide the regeneration in the north that is claimed for it.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 526 c155WH
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Subjects: Construction Finance Environment protection Forecasts Railways Passengers High Speed Two High Speed 2 line High Speed Two Action Alliance
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

High-Speed Rail

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