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High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill: Committal

20 June 2022

Proposing MP
Nigel Evans Con
Ribble Valley
Type
Ten Minute Rule Bill

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the committal of the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill to a Select Committee and outlines the composition, responsibilities, and procedures of this committee. Nigel Evans is discussing motions related to the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill, specifically instructions for the Select Committee dealing with environmental assessments and railway provisions.

Action Requested

The speaker proposes that the Bill be committed to a Select Committee with specific instructions on membership composition, petition referral criteria, hearing requirements, and procedural rules. Amendments have been proposed by Yvonne Fovargue regarding certain aspects of the motion.

Key Facts

  • The motions 4 to 8 on the Order Paper will be debated together.
  • Mr Speaker has selected manuscript amendments (a) and (b) to motion 6 tabled by Yvonne Fovargue.
  • Four members from the Government and three members from opposition parties are to be nominated for the Select Committee.
  • Petitions against the Bill submitted between 9.00 am on 21 June 2022 and 5.00 pm on 4 August 2022 will stand referred to the Select Committee.
  • The High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill is being committed to a Select Committee.
  • The Committee must assess implications on sites like Rochdale Canal special area of conservation under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.
  • The Committee will amend provisions related to railway alignment between Hoo Green and Bamfurlong, excluding the spur to High Legh.
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