No additional help for coach industry, despite fears of insolvency, says Baroness Vere

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Candice Mason of Masons Coaches was one of those giving evidence. RICHARD SHARMAN

At the latest meeting of the Transport Committee on Wednesday 24 March, expert witnesses put forward the ongoing case for sector-specific help

In a meeting of the Transport Committee held at Westminster and via teleconferencing on Wednesday 24 March, a number of figures representing the interests of the coaching sector made its plight known. However, it was made very clear by Transport Minister Baroness Vere and Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston that no additional help would be forthcoming to the coach sector, beyond what has already been made available.
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