Christopher Pincher Comments on the HS2 Judicial Review Response
Christopher Pincher, MP for Tamworth, has commented on the HS2 Judicial Review announced last week.
A High-Court ruling found the consultation on compensation was conducted unlawfully after hundreds were ‘mis-placed’ and not counted.
Mr Pincher said, “The Government accepts it got the consultation wrong by leaving out too many consultation responses which were mis-placed. The High Court has decided that was unlawful and the consultation will now be re-run. This allows local communities and affected residents a further chance to have their say and be listened to in the continuing battle for the best compensation package.
“I have told ministers this provides them with an excellent opportunity to beef up the compensation package to make it fair and reasonable.”
The current Exceptional Hardship Scheme consultation for Phase II, Leeds Link closes on 29th April 2013.
