Proceeding contribution from David Mowat (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

The right hon. Gentleman speaks well about the difficulties in forecasting, particularly far into the future. That is why it is extremely important that the business case for the scheme is based on a conservative estimate. Does he admit that while long-distance rail travel has increased by 5% per annum over the past 15 years, in its business case, the Department for Transport has put that increase at 1.4% over the next decade or so? That is pretty conservative.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 526 c167-8WH
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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