Transport Committee transcript: Major transport infrastructure projects: appraisal and delivery - May 12

Billions of pounds of investment has been committed during 2020 to the UK’s transport infrastructure.

This inquiry will consider:

• transport infrastructure strategy and priorities;
• the appraisal and funding of transport infrastructure;
• oversight, accountability and governance of transport infrastructure projects;
• factors influencing the cost and capacity and skills required to deliver the infrastructure plans.

The extent to which the coronavirus pandemic will affect the necessity and cost-effectiveness of major transport infrastructure projects will factor in the Committee’s work. The Government also has a legal commitment to meet net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and infrastructure is a major contributor to the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Witnesses: Midlands Connect, and Siemens

Witnesses: Highways England