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High Speed 2 Line: West Midlands

Asked by Liam ByrneLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129816

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to ensure public transport connectivity between areas of high unemployment and employment sites created by HS2 in the West Midlands.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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