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HS2 minister: Covid crisis has strengthened case for high speed rail link
Construction work on the HS2 rail link began in September but has attracted the chagrin of environmental campaigners. (Getty Images)
The case for the controversial HS2 rail link has been bolstered by the coronavirus pandemic, the minister responsible for the project has told lawmakers.
Speaking to the Transport Select Committee, Andrew Stephenson hit back at growing concerns that the current crisis has made the high speed line unnecessary.
“You can argue that Covid has affected the business case [for HS2]”, he said. “But it’s worth thinking about the whole picture.
The Government is facing a backlash from MPs over its decision to extend their Christmas break to January 11.
MPs had been due to formally return to work in Westminster on January 5 but they are set to be given another week off.
The delay is said to have been requested by Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle as parliamentary authorities try to protect against the spread of coronavirus.
But MPs believe the extended recess will send the wrong message to the nation and that the House of Commons should set an example and get back to work.
MPs were due to return to work on January 5 but their Christmas break is now set to be extended to January 11 because of coronavirus concerns
Shipping a container in November last year cost $1,300-1,500. This November, it cost between $6,000-8,000.
The firm puts this increase down to a “perfect storm” of Covid, the build-up to Brexit and congestion within UK ports. It s time critical, because this is starting to hurt. Action is needed and it is needed at the highest levels, said Mr Crosby.
Andy Walker, head of policy and research at Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, said it had met with Suffolk Coastal MP Dr Therese Coffey to raise issues with her and articulate the views of freight forwarders .
Andy Walker of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce