Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate her Department has made of the economic contribution of coach travel to the tourism sector.

Coaches play a vital role in the tourism sector, providing transportation for millions of people every year to experience local attractions, scenic destinations such as coastal towns, or embark on excursions, often at budget-friendly rates. According to research published by the Confederation of Passenger Transport in 2024, coaches facilitate 450 million journeys each year and coach passengers spend £8.3 billion every year in local economies.

The government remains committed to collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen our partnerships and encourage sustainable growth within the sector, including coach travel.