Policy paper

HS2 Phase 2b information papers: Hybrid Bill (B Series)

What the hybrid bill is, its powers, and how HS2 Ltd will comply with Parliamentary commitments during its passage.

• From: High Speed Two (HS2) Limited
• Published: 24 January 2022
• Last updated: 3 July 2023 — See all updates

Documents

B1: Understanding the Bill

PDF, 105 KB, 12 pages

B2: Main provisions of the planning regime

PDF, 82.7 KB, 11 pages

B3: Limits on parliamentary plans

PDF, 60.2 KB, 5 pages

B4: Disapplication of legislation

PDF, 123 KB, 22 pages

B5: Compliance with undertakings and assurances

PDF, 74 KB, 6 pages

B6: Environmental impact assessment and human rights

PDF, 89 KB, 8 pages

B7: Railway powers in the hybrid Bill

PDF, 60.5 KB, 8 pages

B8: Time limits in the Bill

PDF, 51 KB, 6 pages

B9: Introduction to hybrid Bill powers

PDF, 98 KB, 11 pages

B10: Hybrid Bill process

PDF, 136 KB, 6 pages

B11: Additional Provisions

PDF, 60.1 KB, 5 pages

Details

Series B of the Phase 2b (Crewe -Manchester) information papers, explain what the hybrid Bill is. This includes:

• descriptions of the various sections
• the powers that are included in the Bill
• compliance with legislation and human rights,
• recording and meeting undertakings and assurances, vthe planning regime associated with the Bill. If you experience any problems, please contact the helpdesk:

HS2 helpdesk High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd Two Snowhill Snow Hill Queensway Birmingham B4 6GA

Email HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk

Freephone 08081 434 434

Minicom 08081 456 472

Published 24 January 2022
Last updated 3 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 3 July 2023

   Updated B6 and B9.

2. 13 February 2023

   Updated B5.

3. 4 November 2022

   Added B1: Understanding the Bill v3.

4. 6 July 2022

   These papers are being updated as a result of changes made in AP1 and the removal of the Golborne Link.

5. 24 January 2022

   First published.