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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Coach Industry Support During Covid Recovery

10 December 2020 · 0 other contributors · 431 words

Opened by Grahame Morris Lab Easington

Responding minister: Not recorded

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At a glance

Grahame Morris raised concerns about coach industry support during covid recovery in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Coach operators are facing significant financial difficulties due to the ongoing impact of covid, leading to business closures and redundancies.
  • The coach industry contributed 14 billion to the UK tourism economy in 2019 through over 23 million visits.
  • The sector employs over 42,000 people directly and supports numerous mechanics and garages involved in vehicle maintenance.

Key requests to Government

The Government should provide support for British businesses that are implementing zero carbon policies and have invested in new fleets, as they face high debt levels with no income during the shutdown. The coach industry is a critical part of UK leisure and tourism infrastructure and requires immediate attention from policymakers to survive.

How the debate unfolded

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Opened the debate

Grahame Morris Lab Easington

Coach operators are facing significant financial difficulties due to the ongoing impact of covid, leading to business closures and redundancies. The sector is losing capacity that will be crucial for economic recovery through tourism support. According to the Confederation of Passenger Transport, more than 23 million visits were made by coach in 2019, contributing £14 billion to the UK tourism economy. The industry employs over 42,000 people directly and supports numerous mechanics and garages involved in vehicle maintenance.

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