High Speed 2: Impact on Communities Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

High Speed 2: Impact on Communities

Nusrat Ghani Excerpts
Tuesday 19th May 2026

(2 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Simmonds Portrait David Simmonds
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On that point—

Nusrat Ghani Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)
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Order. The hon. Lady has been incredibly generous in ensuring that everyone can get in, but the debate has to conclude at 7.46 pm. It is her time, but she may wish to consider leaving some time for the Minister.

David Simmonds Portrait David Simmonds
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I am incredibly grateful to my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour. Does she agree that there is a positive that could come out of this process, and from her trenchant efforts to secure an upgrade to the status of Colne Valley Regional Park? Granting the park a higher degree of planning protection would be a significant win for our constituents and others. Perhaps the Minister might consider putting a little pressure on Government colleagues to secure that positive benefit for future generations to enjoy.