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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour) on Monday, 13 November 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2023. It was answered by Lord Davies of Gower (Conservative) on Monday, 27 November 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


High Speed 2 Line

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the announcement by HS2 Ltd that £11.5 billion of two-tier contacts have been let by HS2 up to July 2023, what reduction in this total value is expected following the announcement of the cancellation of Phases 2a and 2b of HS2; and what reductions in the scope and value of contracts are planned to reduce the costs of HS2 Phase 1.

Answer

The Department for Transport is working with HS2 Ltd and its supply chain to assess the cost implications of the cancellation of HS2 Phases 2a and 2b, including any consequential impacts on Phase One, and will update in due course once these cost assessments have been assured.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL202
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Contracts Costs High Speed 2 line
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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