Moved by
Viscount Astor
7: After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“Benefit and cost review of a Wendover Mined Tunnel
(1) The Secretary of State shall commission a review of the potential benefits of constructing a Mined Tunnel at Wendover, Buckinghamshire.
(2) The review shall have regard to possible alleviation of High Speed 2 construction and train operational noise, and to alternatives for such alleviation.
(3) The review shall include estimates of the costs of construction of a Mined Tunnel and other relevant costs.
(4) The Secretary of State must lay a report on the outcome of the review before both Houses of Parliament—
(a) within three months of the passing of this Act; and
(b) before commencement of any High Speed 2 construction works necessitating the movement of more than 24 heavy goods vehicle through Wendover per day.”