Hs2 Flashcards
What is the vision of HS2
Political narrative is visionary
Said to help rebalance the economy between north and south
Allows people to move freely and effectively
Is HS2 nothing more than a symbolic project
Environmental narrative coming through (Jacobs and mazzucato, 2016)
What is the problem with HS2
Plans based on inside view, need an outside view
Flyberg CG is key for the successful implementation of mega projects
Are project designers intrinsically focused
What does flyberg say about CG
Key for the successful implementation of mega projects
How could HS2 be defined
As a policy subsystem- debate a dialogue around the issue
Different stakeholder groups have different narratives
Multiple players in the policy process
Certain interest groups have more power than others
What is an insider group
Ascribed legitimate status by government and are accordingly involved in meaningful consultation on a regular basis
What is an outsider group
Unable to achieve a favourable position and do not become engaged in the consultation process
What are the characteristics of pressure groups
Campaign for change in law or new legislation
Afford people the opportunity to participate in democracy
Often divided according to two main positions
Advance interests of their members
Advance a particular cause
Tell me about the pressure groups of Hs2
Appear to have had a disproportionate influence on the governments decision to build HS2
Are businesses shaping the narrative of the state
About winning contracts
Rise of professional lobbying, decision makers provide policy in exchange for political resources
What is lobbying
Attempt to influence or advise those devoted legislators on any matter within their competence
What are the concerns with lobbying an HS2
Government accused of underhand tactics - paying lobbyists to promote HS2
What are the reactions to the government and lobbying
Campaigners argue this has stacked. Against them financially
Gov using taxpayers money to lobby itself
What are the ethics of this
Those with power have an unfair dosadvantage
Any voice for the minority?
