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High Speed Rail (Preparation) Act
Summary
This Act allows the government to prepare and plan for building a high-speed rail network in the UK. It gives permission for surveys, design work, and other preparation activities needed before actual construction can begin on new fast train routes.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing plans for a high-speed railway network in the UK. Supporters believe it will create jobs, reduce travel times between major cities, and help the environment by encouraging people to use trains instead of cars and planes.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry about the huge cost to taxpayers and disruption to communities during construction. Some are concerned about damage to countryside and farmland, and question whether the benefits justify the expense and years of building work.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading13 May 2013
- 2nd reading26 Jun 2013
- Committee stage9 Jul 2013
- Report stage31 Oct 2013
- 3rd reading31 Oct 2013
Lords
- 1st reading31 Oct 2013
- 2nd reading19 Nov 2013
- Committee stage19 Nov 2013
- Report stage19 Nov 2013
- 3rd reading19 Nov 2013
Royal Assent21 Nov 2013
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