Written question asked by Baroness Young of Old Scone (Labour) on Monday, 1 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 September 2025. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Monday, 15 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
East West Rail Line: Bats
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether the proposed designs for East West Rail include any structures which are solely for the protection of bats.
- Answer
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The proposed designs for East West Rail do not include any structures which are solely for the protection of bats. The proposed structures along the line of route, including the tunnel at Chapel Hill, are designed to provide the best solution based on a range of factors, including engineering and cost as well as impacts to communities and the environment.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL10093
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Conservation Bats East West Rail line
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- 2025-09-25 15:58:22 +0100
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