HS2 boss defends scheme  Ian Jordan, HS2 Ltd Director for Leeds,
Manchester and Heathrow, defended the scheme after a village in
North Yorkshire said it would blight their community in a
meeting tonight.  He said: "HS2 will generate jobs and rebalance
the country's economy, delivering a return on investment that
will benefit regions like Yorkshire.  "Wherever practical, the
route has been designed to minimise potential impacts on people
and properties as well as important environmental features.
"The Government and HS2 Ltd will continue to work closely with
communities and interested parties to refine plans to find the
right balance between delivering essential infrastructure and
respecting the rights and concerns of those most affected.
High-speed rail link controversy