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High Speed 2 Line: Procurement

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 17 April 2026UIN 123713

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects the procurement of the Washwood Heath Depot for HS2 to conclude.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Department is going through their governance approval to conclude the procurement for Washwood Heath Depot (WWH). We expect to award the contract in the coming weeks.

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