Things are moving too slowly on making decisions on the disposal of land and property purchased as part of the programme. The Department has yet to determine what land and property can be disposed of following the cancellation of Phase 2, and what land it will retain ownership of for the purpose of potential future work. In February 2024, the previous Public Accounts Committee stressed the need for the Department and HS2 Ltd to develop a strategy for the disposal of land and property, and to balance this with the needs of those who have been affected. Very little progress has been made and people who previously owned property that is no longer needed, and who may welcome the opportunity to buy it back, are still waiting for clear timeframes and answers. This includes properties that were already no longer required from changes to the HS2 route in 7