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House of Commons · Adjournment Debate

High Speed 2: Impact on Communities

19 May 2026 · 2 other contributors

Opened by Joy Morrissey Con Beaconsfield

TransportEnvironment

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Joy Morrissey raised concerns about high speed 2: impact on communities in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.

Key points

  • The MP for Beaconsfield highlighted issues with road destruction, noise pollution, compensation delays, and environmental damage caused by HS2.
  • The MP emphasised residents' years of disruption and called for better community relations and compensation from HS2 management.
  • The Minister acknowledged the disruption and highlighted measures like a highways deterioration fund to address road damage.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Joy Morrissey Con Beaconsfield

The MP for Beaconsfield highlighted the negative impact of HS2 on communities in Buckinghamshire and beyond, noting issues with road destruction, noise pollution, compensation delays, and environmental damage. She emphasised that residents have endured years of disruption with little regard from HS2 management and called for better community relations and compensation for affected areas. Morrissey also criticised HS2's failure to follow through on commitments, causing financial hardship for constituents.

Other contributors (2)
  • Greg Smith Con Mid Buckinghamshire

    Agreed with Joy Morrissey about the impact of HS2 on communities and roads.

  • Nusrat Ghani

    Urged for time management in the debate to conclude by 7:46 pm.

Government Response

Lilian Greenwood

The Minister acknowledged the significant disruption caused by HS2 and expressed understanding of constituents' concerns. She highlighted measures such as a highways deterioration fund to address road damage, and emphasised that HS2 Ltd should be accountable to communities. The Minister noted ongoing efforts to resolve specific cases like the one involving Joy Morrissey's constituent who runs a music studio, aiming for an alternative studio solution. Greenwood also assured that there are layers of independent scrutiny in place, with rigorous compliance structures, though she regretted the limitations of time for addressing all issues raised.

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