Railways: High Speed 2

House of Lords written question – answered at on 10 February 2012.

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Photo of Lord Stoddart of Swindon Lord Stoddart of Swindon Independent Labour

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the High Speed 2 project is the outcome of any discussions with the European Union concerning the provision of a trans-European railway network.

Photo of Earl Attlee Earl Attlee Lords Spokesperson (Department for Transport), Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The decision to proceed with HS2 is based on the long-term need for extra capacity on our railways and the desire to foster growth and prosperity. Although the European Commission is aware of the UK's plans for HS2 and are considering how they work with the Trans-European Transport Network, the Commission had no involvement or influence with regard to the decision to proceed with HS2.

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