Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Paul Maynard and David Lidington

Thursday 24th October 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I congratulate the right hon. Member for Aylesbury (Sir David Lidington) on his moderately demonstrative tie.

[Sir David Lidington (Aylesbury) (Con)]

From you, Mr Speaker, I take that as a compliment.

Will my hon. Friend instruct HS2 Ltd that it and its contractors should follow its own construction code and give local residents along phase 1 due and proper advance notice of the enabling works that it intends to carry out, instead of the high-handed, peremptory and arrogant approach that HS2 Ltd is currently taking?

[Paul Maynard]

I am disappointed to hear what my right hon. Friend has to say and I am more than happy to meet him to obtain further details. It is very important that HS2 Ltd continues to work with local communities rather than acting upon them when it carries out these works. I look forward to hearing further details.