High Speed 2 Phase 1 (Reviews of Public Expenditure) Bill

A Bill to require the carrying out and publication of reviews of the level of public expenditure in connection with the High Speed 2 rail line (Phase 1); to establish procedures in connection with changes in these levels; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

15 February 2019

In Plain English

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The bill would require the government to carry out and publish reviews of public spending on High Speed 2 Phase 1, and would set up procedures for adjusting expenditure levels based on those reviews. It also covers related purposes connected with the project.

Key Points

Requires carrying out and publishing reviews of public expenditure on HS2 Phase 1.
Establishes procedures for changing expenditure levels when reviews indicate a change.
Aims to improve transparency and accountability in HS2 spending.
Covers related or connected purposes.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If it advances, it would move to Committee stage for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

Taxpayers/public fundsDepartment for Transport and other public bodies involved in HS2 Phase 1HS2 contractors, suppliers and investorsLocal communities along the HS2 Phase 1 routeParliament and government officials responsible for budgeting and oversight

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - High Speed 2 Phase 1 (Reviews of Public Expenditure)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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