22nd March 2013, 12:52 PM
Well the consultation on HS2 compensation has already been ruled unlawful. Hope archaeology has some deep pockets for court action. The strategy of the current government seems to be that they try their luck and see who (if anyone) complains, then backtrack if forced to. They're introducing new legislation specifically for HS2, so abandoning a policy which was only ever guidance, won't be a problem.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21795755
Worth noting that even the Labour shadow transport secretary refers to it as a "vital infrastructure project", so they're looking to minimise delays as well.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21795755
Worth noting that even the Labour shadow transport secretary refers to it as a "vital infrastructure project", so they're looking to minimise delays as well.