High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Act 2017

What the bill does

<p>On 25 November 2013 the Government published the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill. The Bill confers the powers required to construct phase 1 of the proposed HS2 scheme from London Euston to Birmingham Curzon Street with intermediate stations in West London (Old Oak Common) and at Birmingham Airport. It provides for a connection to the existing rail link to the Channel Tunnel (HS1) but not to Heathrow Airport.</p><p><strong>Key areas</strong></p><ul><li>authorisation of necessary works to construct and maintain phase 1 of the HS2 line (powers to carry out these works are conferred on a nominated undertaker (HS2 Ltd.))</li><li>power to acquire land (and limited rights in land) necessary for the works to be carried out</li><li>deeming of planning permission to be granted for the works</li><li>deregulation of works on HS2 (the disapplication of certain powers contained in other legislation)</li><li>railways matters, essentially the application of existing legislation to HS2 and the future regulatory regime for the line </li><li>facilitating works on conventional lines to integrate them with HS2.</li></ul><p>This is a Hybrid Bill, meaning that it has elements of both a Public and a Private Bill. The Bill was given a Second Reading, therefore those directly and specially affected by the construction of the route were able to petition in front of a specially-convened Select Committee on the Bill.</p><p><strong>Background information: Hybrid Bills</strong></p><p>Further information on how hybrid bills are dealt with in Parliament is available on the Parliament website.</p><ul><li><a>About Parliament: Hybrid Bills</a></li></ul>

Progress through Parliament

What Royal Assent means, and what happens next

The bill has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Its provisions come into force on the date the Act specifies, which may be immediately, on a set date, or when a minister makes a commencement order.

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Questions about the High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Act 2017

What stage is the High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Act 2017 at?

The High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Act 2017 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Has the High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Act 2017 become law?

Yes. The High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Act 2017 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Who sponsored the High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Act 2017?

The High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Act 2017 was sponsored by Mr Patrick McLoughlin.

When was the High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Act 2017 introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 25 November 2013, at first reading.

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