Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether up-to-date guidance on alternative dispute resolution for (a) HS2 Ltd and (b) the High Speed Two project in general has been produced and made available.

Alternate dispute resolution (ADR) is offered by HS2 Ltd in relation to relevant disputed property compensation matters that can otherwise be referred to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).

As I confirmed in my answer to the hon. Member of 9 February 2018 (UIN 126103), HS2 Ltd already issues guidance to individuals where this form of resolution is considered suitable.

HS2 Ltd intends to publish guidance on the ADR process later this month.