Monday 18th September 2023

(7 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Richard Holden Portrait Mr Holden
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I am glad that my hon. Friend has had great engagement on the issue from the Department and from the rail Minister. As I have said, Ministers will continue to keep the House updated regarding HS2, as they have been doing. I am sure that when the rail Minister returns he will be happy to have further such conversations with my hon. Friend.

Liam Byrne Portrait Liam Byrne (Birmingham, Hodge Hill) (Lab)
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When will High Speed 2 arrive in Manchester?

Richard Holden Portrait Mr Holden
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Ministers will continue to keep the House updated regularly regarding HS2, as they have done to date. As we all know, the first stages are set to be completed by 2033, linking London with Birmingham.