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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 May 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 May 2021. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 May 2021 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


High Speed 2 Line: Chilterns

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what conditions the Environment Agency has imposed on HS2 in connection with the construction of the Chiltern Tunnel; and whether they will publish copies of all documents issued by the Environment Agency in connection with their consent to construction of the Chiltern tunnel.

Answer

The conditions imposed on the construction of the Chiltern Tunnel are within the relevant consents that have been issued by the Environment Agency. The consent for the construction of the tunnel (HS2/P10191) will be deposited in the Library of the House. The related consents for water discharge (EPR-QB3092NR) and waste treatment (FB3709KP) at the Chilterns Tunnel South Portal are held on the public register.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6
Session
2021-22
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2021-0439
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Deposited papers
House of Lords
Subjects
Construction Environment Agency Tunnels High Speed 2 line Chilterns
Link
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