1st sitting · Tuesday, 1 March 2016 · 2 speeches

[Mr David Hanson in the Chair]

• Clause 1 - Power to construct and maintain works for Phase One of High Speed 2

  8 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 2 - Further provision about works

  2 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 3 - Highways

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 4 - Power to acquire land compulsorily

  8 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 10, in clause 4, page 3, line 12, at end insert— ‘(6) When land is acquired under subsection (1), and is not otherwise...

• Clause 5 - Acquisition of rights in land

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 6 - Acquisition of part of land

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 7 - Acquisition of airspace

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 8 - Acquisition of subsoil or under- surface

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 9 - Highway subsoil

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill .

• Clause 10 - Termination of power to acquire land

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill .

• Clause 11 - Amendments to this Act consequential on the Housing and Planning Act 2016

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 12 - Extinction of rights over land

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 13 - Extinction of rights of statutory undertakers

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 14 - Exclusion of new rights of way

  6 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 11, in clause 14, page 7, line 8, at end insert— ‘(3A) Nothing in this section shall prevent the nominated undertaker, or other...

• Clause 15 - Temporary possession and use of land

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 16 - Use of roads

  7 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 12, in clause 16, page 7, line 19, le ave out— “the end of five years beginning with”.

• Clause 17 - Cranes

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 18 - Enforcement of restrictions on land use

  7 speeches

  Clause 18 refers to enforcement of restrictions on land use and allows the Secretary of State, when entering into agreements relating to phase 1 of HS2 that impose prohibitions or restrictions on...

• Clause 19 - Compensation for injurious affection

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 20 - Deemed planning permission

  9 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 13, in clause 20, page 9, line 14, at end insert— “(d) No works that are not scheduled works under this Act may be undertaken...

2nd sitting · Tuesday, 1 March 2016

[Mr David Hanson in the Chair]

• Clause 21 - Time limit on deemed planning permission

  11 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 14, in clause 21, page 9, line 30, af ter “by order” insert— “by up to a further 5 years”.

• Clause 22 - Power to disapply deemed planning permission

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 23 - Parking at Birmingham Interchange: limit on deemed planning permission

  11 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 15, in clause 23, page 11, line 29, a t end, insert “where the meaning of the expression ‘short-term’ shall not extend to...

• Clause 24 - Development consent

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 25 - Listed buildings

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 26 - Ancient monuments

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 27 - Burial grounds

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 28 - Consecrated land

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 29 - Commons and open spaces

  5 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 16, in clause 29, page 12, line 28, a t end insert— “(d) The ownership of any public space which was previously owned by a public...

• Clause 30 - Trees

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 31 - Overhead lines

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 32 - Water

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill .

• Clause 33 - buildings

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill .

• Clause 34 - Street works

  5 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 35 - Noise

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 36 - Noise

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

3rd sitting · Thursday, 3 March 2016 · 1 speech

[Mr David Hanson in the Chair]

• Clause 37 - Local Acts

  2 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 38 - Objectives of Office of Rail and Road

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 39 - Disapplication of licensing requirement in pre-operational phase

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 40 - Disapplication of statutory closure provisions

  11 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 17, in clause 40, page 15, line 7, af ter “discontinuance which the Secretary of State,” insert “reasonably”

• Clause 41 - Other railway legislation etc.

  4 speeches

  Question proposed,That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 42 - Co-operation

  4 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 43 - Transfer of functions relating to works

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 44 - Nominated undertaker

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 45 - Transfer Schemes

  23 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 21, in clause 45, page 17, line 33, a t end insert— “(2) If property or rights are transferred from HS2 Limited or a wholly-owned...

• Clause 46 - Extension of planning permission for statutory undertakers

  4 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 47 - Protective provisions

  6 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

4th sitting · Thursday, 3 March 2016 · 1 speech

[Mr David Hanson in the Chair]

• Clause 48 - Compulsory acquisition of land for regeneration or relocation

  20 speeches

  I beg to move amendment 22, in clause 48, page 18, line 8, af ter “if the Secretary of State,” insert “reasonably”.

• Clause 49 - Power to carry out reinstatement works

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill .

• Clause 50 - Enforcement of environmental covenants

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill .

• Clause 51 - Works in Scotland for Phase One purposes

  4 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill .

• Clause 52 - Power to apply Act to further high speed rail works

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 53 - Rights of entry for further high speed rail works

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 54 - Exercise rights of entry

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 55 - Grants for affected communities and businesses etc

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 56 - Application of powers to Crown land

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 57 - Highways for which Secretary of State is highway authority

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 58 - Crown Estate

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 59 - Royal parks

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 60 - “Deposited plans” and “deposited sections”

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill .

• Clause 61 - Correction of deposited plans

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill .

• Clause 62 - Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations

  3 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill .

• Clause 63 - Arbitration

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 64 - Notices and other documents

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 65 - “Phase One purposes”

  2 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 66 - Interpretation

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 67 - Financial provision

  1 speech

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

• Clause 68 - Commencement and short title

  2 speeches

  Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

5th sitting · Tuesday, 8 March 2016

[Mr Christopher Chope in the Chair]

• New Clause 20 - HS2 Design Panel

  3 speeches

  During the nominated undertaker’s ongoing design work for Phase One purposes it must have regard to the recommendations of the HS2 Independent Design Panel, or to the recommendations of a...

• New Clause 21 - Passenger services: public sector operation

  25 speeches

  (1) Section 23 of the Railways Act 1993 (franchising of passenger services) does not apply to services operated on the whole or part of the high speed rail line so provided for in this Act. (2)...

• New Clause 22 - Construction Commissioner

  3 speeches

  (1) There shall be a Construction Commissioner to consider any complaints about HS2 construction including any that have not already been the subject of discussions with the nominated undertaker....

• New Clause 23 - Designing Euston as a single integrated Station

  5 speeches

  (1) The new high speed platforms to the west of the existing Euston Station must be designed as part of a plan for a single fully integrated Euston station which provides platforms for HS2,...

• New Clause 26 - Maximising bringing in and removal of excavated and construction material by rail

  5 speeches

  (1) Throughout the construction of Phase One of High Speed 2, the Nominated Undertaker must seek to maximise the volume of excavated and construction material from the construction of Euston...

• New Clause 27 - Engagement with communities living and working along the route

  3 speeches

  The Nominated Undertaker must have regard to commitments and undertakings given to the London Borough of Camden and any other relevant party to engage and consult with the communities who live...

• New Clause 28 - Report of the cumulative impacts of HS2 works

  1 speech

  (1) The Nominated Undertaker shall prepare a report on the cumulative impacts of the works on each community forum area along the line of route. (2) The report shall outline the key concerns from...

6th sitting · Tuesday, 8 March 2016

[Mr Christopher Chope in the Chair]

• New Clause 28 - Report of the cumulative impacts of HS2 works

  3 speeches

  ‘(1) The Nominated Undertaker shall prepare a report on the cumulative impacts of the works on each community forum area along the line of route. (2) The report shall outline the key...

• New Clause 29 - Adaptation of residential properties

  5 speeches

  ‘(1) The Nominated Undertaker must take all reasonable steps to ensure that residential properties affected by the scheduled works are adapted in order to mitigate severe cumulative impacts...

• New Clause 31 - Compensation: application

  3 speeches

  “(1) Compensation will be payable to those whose land is to be acquired, and to those who will be severely affected by the works. (2) The Secretary of State shall define...

• New Clause 32 - Replacement trees

  7 speeches

  “(1) The Nominated Undertaker shall secure suitable replacement trees to replace the same number of lost trees during design and construction. (2) The Nominated Undertaker is required to...

• New Clause 33 - Engagement on permanent replacement of open space: London Borough of Camden

  7 speeches

  The Secretary of State shall require the Nominated Undertaker to actively engage with the London Borough of Camden to ensure the provision of high quality permanent replacement open space and...

• New Clause 34 - Support for local business

  3 speeches

  (1) The Nominated Undertaker must take all reasonable steps to safeguard the interest of local businesses negatively affected by the construction and operation of the High Speed Rail (London-West...

• New Clause 35 - HS2 Construction Skills Centre: Establishment

  4 speeches

  “(1) An HS2 construction skills centre shall be established in Euston. (2) The role of the construction skills centre shall include, but not be limited to— (a) the provision of advice...

• New Clause 36 - Impacts of construction traffic

  3 speeches

  “During construction of Phase One of High Speed 2, the Nominated Undertaker must ensure that the impacts from construction traffic on local communities (including all local residents and...

• New Clause 37 - Retaining safe pedestrian and cyclist access

  4 speeches

  ‘The Nominated Undertaker must, where reasonably practicable, retain access for pedestrians and cyclists to use routes affected by construction where safe and appropriate to do so,...

• New Clause 38 - Compliance with standards

  3 speeches

  ‘(1) The Secretary of State shall require the Nominated Undertaker and its contractors to report on their compliance with agreed air quality and pollution standards for the project, any...

• New Clause 39 - Report on the application of compensation schemes

  3 speeches

  ‘(1) The Secretary of State shall appoint an independent body to report annually on the application of compensation schemes for the works to be carried out under this Act. (2) The report...

• New Clause 40 - Exclusion of a Heathrow Spur

  3 speeches

  ‘(1) For the avoidance of doubt, no provision of this Act shall be interpreted as authorising the development of a spur from the railway to Heathrow airport. (2) Within one month of the day...

• New Clause 41 - Minimising the use of land at Washwood Heath

  8 speeches

  “(1) The Secretary of State and the nominated undertaker shall use best endeavours to keep to a minimum— (a) the amount of land at Washwood Heath, Birmingham that is required (either...