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Statement on HS2: 15 November 2016

15 November 2016 (updated on 15 November 2016)

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Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling, made a statement on High Speed Rail 2, in the Commons on Tuesday 15 November 2016.

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House of Commons Library analysis

The House of Commons Library produces briefing papers to inform MPs and their staff of key issues. The papers contain factual information and a range of opinions on each subject, and aim to be politically impartial.

The Library has published the following briefing papers on High Speed 2:

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