I can assure your Lordships that we looked at all the alternatives at great length on many occasions. Although I did not always enjoy the repetition, it was important that we heard the arguments. We heard from experts on both sides, so if there is one thing this Committee need not worry about, it is whether these alternatives were given a lengthy and fair hearing.
High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Young of Norwood Green
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 10 January 2017.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee proceeding on High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill.
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