Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 08 Nov 2022 HS2: Wales
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact, if any, of the HS2 rail project in Wales...." Baroness Wilcox of Newport - View Speech
"The continued categorisation of HS2 as an England and Wales project by the UK Treasury scuppers the Welsh Government’s ability to invest in rail in Wales. In July 2021, the Welsh Affairs Committee concluded that HS2 should be reclassified as an England-only scheme. Will the Minister review this profoundly unfair …..." Baroness Wilcox of Newport - View Speech
"My Lords, the Minister has already noted that the Government support Network Rail in recovering costs from operators of HGVs involved in avoidable crashes. Network Rail also said that it will report bridge strikes to the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain, the regulator responsible for licensing professional drivers, who have …..." Baroness Wilcox of Newport - View Speech