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High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Act 2017

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

A Bill to make provision for a railway between Euston in London and a junction with the West Coast Main Line at Handsacre in Staffordshire, with a spur from Old Oak Common in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham to a junction with the Channel Tunnel Rail Link at York Way in the London Borough of Islington and a spur from Water Orton in Warwickshire to Curzon Street in Birmingham; and for connected purposes.

Sponsors · 1

  • Mr Patrick McLoughlinConservativeDerbyshire Dales

Bill · 14

  • Bill 135 2016-17, Lords Amendments to the BillCommons
    1 Feb 2017
  • HL Bill 93 (as amended on Report) (Volume I)Lords
    24 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 93 (as amended on Report) (Volume II)Lords
    24 Jan 2017
  • Informal “tracked changes” version of the Bill showing changes made in Grand CommitteeLords
    16 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 92 (as amended in Grand Committee) (Volume I)Lords
    12 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 92 (as amended in Grand Committee) (Volume II)Lords
    12 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 83 (as amended in Select Committee) (Volume II)Lords
    12 Dec 2016
  • HL Bill 83 (as amended in Select Committee) (Volume I)Lords
    12 Dec 2016
  • HL Bill 111 2015-16Lords
    23 Mar 2016
  • Bill 137 2015-16 [as amended in the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Select Committee]Commons
    24 Feb 2016
  • Bill 001 2015-16, as ordered by the House of CommonsCommons
    28 May 2015
  • Bill 002 2014-15, as introducedCommons
    5 Jun 2014
  • Bill 132 2013-14 (as introduced) - Volume 2Commons
    25 Nov 2013
  • Bill 132 2013-14 (as introduced) - Volume 1Commons
    25 Nov 2013

Explanatory Notes · 5

  • Bill 135-EN 2016-17Commons
    1 Feb 2017
  • HL Bill 111 Explanatory Notes 2015-16Lords
    24 Mar 2016
  • Bill 001-EN 2015-16Commons
    28 May 2015
  • Bill 002 EN 2014-15Commons
    5 Jun 2014
  • Bill 132 EN 2013-14Commons
    25 Nov 2013

Impact Assessments · 4

  • Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) Powers for the Secretary of State for Regeneration and Business and Community Facility Relocation [corrected]Unassigned
    25 Nov 2013
  • Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) Powers for the Secretary of State for Regeneration and Business and Community Facility RelocationUnassigned
    25 Nov 2013
  • Railway matters and regulationUnassigned
    24 Sept 2013
  • Rights of EntryUnassigned
    11 Sept 2013

Briefing papers · 5

  • Background Briefing on high-speed rail (HS2)Commons
    16 Feb 2017
  • Briefing Paper on Second ReadingCommons
    22 Apr 2014
  • Briefing on the High Speed Rail (Preparation) ActCommons
    22 Nov 2013
  • Briefing on the procedure used for Hybrid BillsCommons
    19 Nov 2013
  • Background briefing on the plans for HS2Commons
    17 Nov 2011

Amendment Paper · 30

  • HL Bill 93(b) Amendment for Third ReadingLords
    30 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 93(a) Amendment for Third ReadingLords
    27 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 92-I Marshalled list for ReportLords
    20 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 92(b) Amendments for ReportLords
    19 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 92(a) Amendments for ReportLords
    17 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 83-II Second marshalled list for Grand CommitteeLords
    10 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 83-I(a) Amendment for Grand Committee, supplementary to the marshalled listLords
    9 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 83-I Marshalled list for Grand CommitteeLords
    6 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 83(f) Amendments for Grand CommitteeLords
    5 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 83(e) Amendments for Grand CommitteeLords
    4 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 83(d) Amendment for Grand CommitteeLords
    3 Jan 2017
  • HL Bill 83(c) Amendments for Grand CommitteeLords
    30 Dec 2016
  • HL Bill 83(b) Amendments for Grand CommitteeLords
    22 Dec 2016
  • HL Bill 83(a) Amendments for Grand CommitteeLords
    21 Dec 2016
  • Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 23 March 2016Commons
    23 Mar 2016
  • Notices of Amendments as at 21 March 2016Commons
    22 Mar 2016
  • Notices of Amendments as at 18 March 2016Commons
    21 Mar 2016
  • Notices of Amendments as at 17 March 2016Commons
    18 Mar 2016
  • Notices of Amendments as at 16 March 2016Commons
    17 Mar 2016
  • Notices of Amendments as at 10 March 2016Commons
    11 Mar 2016
  • Notices of Amendments as at 9 March 2016Commons
    10 Mar 2016
  • Notices of Amendments as at 8 March 2016Commons
    9 Mar 2016
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 8 March 2016Commons
    8 Mar 2016
  • Notices of Amendments as at 3 March 2016Commons
    4 Mar 2016
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 3 March 2016Commons
    3 Mar 2016
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 1 March 2016Commons
    1 Mar 2016
  • Notices of Amendments as at 1 March 2016Commons
    1 Mar 2016
  • Notices of Amendments as at 26 February 2016Commons
    29 Feb 2016
  • Notices of Amendments as at 25 February 2016Commons
    26 Feb 2016
  • Notices of Amendments as at 24 February 2016Commons
    25 Feb 2016

Bill proceedings: Commons · 5

  • Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments as at 20 February 2017Commons
    21 Feb 2017
  • Report Stage Proceedings as at 23 March 2016Commons
    24 Mar 2016
  • Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 8 March 2016Commons
    8 Mar 2016
  • Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 3 March 2016Commons
    3 Mar 2016
  • Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 1 March 2016Commons
    1 Mar 2016

Select Committee report · 1

  • High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee Second Special Report - pdf versionCommons
    22 Feb 2016

Will write letters · 20

  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Baroness Randerson regarding the second reading of the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) BillUnassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Baroness Pidding regarding issues raised during the Second Reading of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Baroness Valentine regarding issues raised during the Second Reading debate on the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to the Earl of Glasgow regarding issues raised during the Second Reading debate of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Baroness Young of Old Scone regarding the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Berkeley regarding issues raised during the Second Reading of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Bradshaw regarding the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Fowler regarding the general investment in transport other than HS2. Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Framlingham regarding issues raised during the Second Reading of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Prescott regarding issues raised during the Second Reading of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Rosser regarding the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill and the redevelopment of Euston Station. Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Stevenson of Balmacara regarding issues raised during the Second Reading of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill.Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Tunnicliffe regarding issues raised during the Second Reading of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Turnbull regarding the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill and Euston Station. Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Rowe-Beddoe regarding issues raised during the Second Reading of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill. Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Baroness Randerson regarding issues raised during the Second Reading debate on the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Liddle regarding issues raised during the Second Reading debate of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill on 14 Apr 2016Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Viscount Simon regarding issues raised during the Second Reading debate of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill on 14 Apr 2016Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Birt regarding issues raised during the Second Reading debate of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill on 14 Apr 2016Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016
  • Letter dated 21/04/2016 from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to Lord Bishop of Coventry regarding issues raised during the Second Reading debate of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill on 14 Apr 2016Unassigned
    21 Apr 2016

Act of Parliament · 1

  • High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 c.7Unassigned
    23 Feb 2017

Additional Provision to the Bill · 5

  • Additional Provision 5 (December 2015)Commons
    2 Dec 2015
  • Additional Provision 4 (October 2015)Commons
    12 Oct 2015
  • Additional Provision 3 (September 2015)Commons
    15 Sept 2015
  • Additional Provision 2 (July 2015)Commons
    13 Jul 2015
  • Additional Provision (September 2014)Commons
    10 Sept 2014

Petition against the Bill · 11

  • House of Lords list of petitions against the BillLords
    6 Dec 2016
  • House of Lords petitions 1-100Lords
    4 May 2016
  • House of Lords petitions 101-200Lords
    4 May 2016
  • House of Lords petitions 201-300Lords
    4 May 2016
  • House of Lords petitions 301-400Lords
    4 May 2016
  • House of Lords petitions 401-500Lords
    4 May 2016
  • House of Lords petitions 501-600Lords
    4 May 2016
  • House of Lords petitions 601-700Lords
    4 May 2016
  • House of Lords petitions 701-800Lords
    4 May 2016
  • House of Lords petitions 801-828Lords
    4 May 2016
  • House of Commons petitions against the Bill can be found hereCommons
    3 May 2016

Selection of amendments for Consideration · 5

  • Consideration of Lords AmendmentsCommons
    17 Feb 2017
  • Consideration on ReportCommons
    23 Mar 2016
  • Consideration in Committee: Selection 3Commons
    7 Mar 2016
  • Consideration in Committee: Selection 2Commons
    3 Mar 2016
  • Consideration in Committee: Selection 1Commons
    1 Mar 2016

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