Department for Transport written question – answered at on 27 April 2020.
Dame Cheryl Gillan
Conservative, Chesham and Amersham
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he (a) has taken and (b) is taking to ensure that HS2 workers observe social distancing requirements; and if he will he make a statement.
Andrew Stephenson
Assistant Whip, Minister of State (Department for Transport)
The Government’s current policy is that construction activity should continue where it can be undertaken in accordance with the Public Health England guidance and industry best practice. I have asked HS2 Ltd to work closely with their construction partners to ensure compliance with these guidelines in order to protect their workforce and local communities. Sites will not operate where this cannot be achieved.
Yes1 person thinks so
No14 people think not
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