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Acknowledged
Following our evidence session, HS2 Ltd wrote to us and set out the high-level schedule...
Conclusion
Following our evidence session, HS2 Ltd wrote to us and set out the high-level schedule and associated budgets (including contingency) for Phase 1 activities discussed at the session. These are set out in the table below: Phase 1 activity Budget (including Estimated duration of contingency) (£ billion) activity Civil engineering 15.5 2020–2026 Stations (excluding Euston) 2.7 2021–2028 Euston station 2.6 TBC Systems 3.6 2025 – 2028 Commissioning11 2028 – 2030 The remaining Phase 1 budget is allocated to, or has been spent on, for example the purchase of land and property, enabling works and the purchase of rolling stock.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledged the Committee's conclusion regarding the Phase 1 schedule and budgets, stating that the third HS2 6-monthly report confirms cost pressures and contingency use. It committed to maintaining this reporting format for future 6-monthly reports.
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
1.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Recommendation implemented 1.2 In line with the Committee’s recommendation, the third High Speed 2 (HS2) 6-monthly report to Parliament confirms details of cost pressures. Use of contingency over time is included in tabular form with an accompanying narrative. The report also includes narrative to support progress being made on the cost efficiencies programme. Future 6-monthly reports to Parliament will be consistent with this format.
Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
Seventeenth Report- HS2 Summer 2021
22 Sep 2021
HC 329
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.9 yrs
Report published
22 Sep 2021