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HS2 natural impact

LIFE peer Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle asked the Government what assessment has been made of the natural capital destroyed so far by the construction of HS2, either by the Treasury Green Book guide or any other method.

Transport Minister Baroness Vere of Norbiton replied: “Environmental sustainability is integral to HS2’s design, with huge efforts being

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