Estimates Day Debate: Spending of the Department for Transport
On 25 June 2025 there will be an Estimates day debate on the spending of the Department for Transport

HS2 is a £32 billion project to build a high speed rail line from London to Manchester and Leeds, via Birmingham to begin operation in 2026 and be completed in 2032.
High Speed Two (HS2): the debate (2 MB , PDF)
This paper marshals the arguments from all sides to give a broad overview of the debate about the proposed HS2 scheme. Supporters claim that the line is urgently needed to meet projected future demand; to tackle the capacity constraints on the West Coast Main Line; and to deliver wider economic and regional benefits. Opponents maintain that these claims are over-stated and that future demand and capacity can be met via other, cheaper means.
High Speed Two (HS2): the debate (2 MB , PDF)
On 25 June 2025 there will be an Estimates day debate on the spending of the Department for Transport
A debate on support for rural businesses will take place in Westminster Hall on 18 June 2025 at 2:30pm. The Library will publish briefing materials ahead of the debate.
An overview of the government's plans for reforming the railway in Great Britain