Written question asked by Virginia Crosbie (Conservative) on Friday, 2 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 September 2022 (named day). It was answered by Robert Buckland (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 September 2022 on behalf of the Wales Office.

High Speed 2 Line: North Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, with reference to the paper entitled Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands, CP 490, published on 18 November 2021, what recent assessment he has made of the potential economic merits of the proposed HS2 route to the north of Wales.

Answer: By improving regional connectivity, the Integrated Rail Plan will unify labour markets, so that people can access a much wider range of jobs; bring businesses closer together; and improve access to key international gateways and markets so they become even more attractive locations for business investment. Crewe Northern Connection would significantly improve connections from North Wales to the HS2 network, bringing many North Wales passengers within 2 hours 15 minutes of London.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 46215
Session: 2022-23
Related items: Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands
Thursday, 18 November 2021
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects: North Wales High Speed 2 line
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk