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<p>The Government recognises the challenging times facing the coach sector as a result
of Covid-19. Throughout this crisis, the government has sought to protect people’s
jobs and livelihoods, and support businesses and public services across the UK. This
has included support for business through access to finance schemes (CBILS, CLBILS,
Future Fund, BBLS), with over £65bn dispersed through these schemes. These measures
have been designed to ensure that firms of any size receive the help they need to
get through this difficult time.</p><p> </p><p>The sectoral breakdowns of these loans
published by the Government shows the transport sector as a whole has received over
2,200 CBILS loans worth £500m and over 67,000 BBLS loans worth £1.7bn.</p><p> </p><p>The
Government have been publishing the number of applications approved and the volume
of lending under the schemes which show continued support for over a million businesses.
We will continue to consider what further details could be published, balancing the
need for transparency while also considering the confidential and commercial nature
of this data for firms and lenders.</p><p> </p><p>HM Treasury also worked with other
Departments to support key journeys, such as home to school and over the Christmas
travel window, where coaches can play an important role</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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