Let me clarify that this is not about a cosy consensus; it is about rigorous examination. There has been a forensic examination of this matter through a lengthy Select Committee and a Bill Committee. The hon. Gentleman is completely wrong about the cost-benefit ratio. The correct figure is 2.3:1.
High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Andy McDonald
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 23 March 2016.
It occurred during Debate on bills on High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill.
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