Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
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HS2: Phase 2B
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Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)
My Lords, the Government will not be scrapping HS2.
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (GP)
My Lords, why did the Government press ahead with London to Birmingham and allow costs to rise so that the much more useful eastern leg looks as though it will now become unaffordable?
Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)
A couple of things are conflated in that question. Regarding the pressing ahead, the London to Birmingham section was far more developed than any other section, and therefore it could be taken forward more quickly. Regarding allowing costs to rise, the Government have a laser-like focus on the cost of HS2. I am sure that my honourable friend in the other place, Minister Stephenson, will continue to ensure that they are as low as possible.