HS2 Ltd
- Date 15 January 2021
- Sector Other
- Decision(s) EIR 11: Upheld, EIR 12.5.e: Not upheld
The complainant has requested HS2 Limited (HS2) to disclose the estimated cost of the 12 km long tunnel that is to provide a brand new rail link, between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly. HS2 refused to disclose the requested information, citing regulation 12(5)(e) of the EIR.
The Commissioner’s decision is that regulation 12(5)(e) of the EIR applies and the public interest rests in maintaining the exception. No further action is therefore required. The Commissioner has, however, found HS2 in breach of regulation 11 of the EIR, by failing to complete the internal review in 40 working days of receipt.