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An introduction to the Phase 2b Western Leg Hybrid Bill process

The means by which the Government will seek authority to build the Phase 2b western leg scheme is by submitting a hybrid Bill to Parliament.  Hybrid Bills are not that common, and the process of how a hybrid Bill progresses through Parliament is not widely understood.  It is worth noting at the outset that the process is set by Parliament, and not the Government nor HS2 Ltd.

This document sets out at a high level the process of how a hybrid Bill progresses through Parliament.  It was produced to assist local authorities affected by the scheme but is being published here because it is likely to be of interest to other stakeholders affected by the scheme.