Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that HS2 Ltd deliver the required improvements in its capability before a Notice to Proceed is issued for HS2 Phase 1 in line with the assurance given by HS2 Ltd to the Oakervee Review of HS2, published on 11 February.

As the Prime Minister made clear in his statement to Parliament on 11 February, changes are needed to be made to ensure that HS2 is properly managed and its potential fully realised. In line with this, HS2 Ltd has and continues to take steps to enhance its organisational capability. The Government will provide an update in due course.