Moved by
Baroness Randerson
11: After Clause 58, insert the following new Clause—
“Connectivity
(1) The Secretary of State must conduct an annual review of the impact of this Act on the connectivity of the UK Rail Network.
(2) The review under subsection (1) must make reference to—
(a) the impact of HS2 on connectivity in relation to—
(i) the existing rail network, and
(ii) new parts of the network constructed during the process of HS2;
(b) future connectivity planning.
(3) The review under subsection (1) may make reference to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on future connectivity planning.
(4) The Secretary of State must lay a copy of the review under subsection (1) before both Houses of Parliament within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, and each calendar year thereafter until 2035.”