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Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Act 2008
Summary
This Act makes changes to the rules and powers around the Channel Tunnel Rail Link rail project. It adjusts legal arrangements and gives authorities additional powers needed to complete and manage the high-speed rail connection between London and the Channel Tunnel.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing improvements to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (now called High Speed 1), which connects London to the Channel Tunnel. It helps make international rail travel faster and more convenient for passengers, and supports the economy by improving transport links between the UK and Europe.
A vote to oppose means
- —People might worry about the cost to taxpayers, concerns about land being taken for the rail line, or disruption to local communities during construction. Some may question whether the government should spend money on this rather than other public services like the NHS or schools.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading8 Nov 2007
- 2nd reading20 Nov 2007
- Committee stage4 Dec 2007
- Report stage17 Jan 2008
- 3rd reading17 Jan 2008
Lords
- 1st reading18 Jan 2008
- 2nd reading19 Feb 2008
- Committee stage12 Mar 2008
- Report stage31 Mar 2008
- 3rd reading13 May 2008
Royal Assent22 May 2008
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