Departures: Removal van

AT THIS time of year many parents are faced with a tricky problem, writes Maureen Haworth, of Sheffield. 'My daughter is one of the increasing number of British students who are being offered the opportunity to spend a year in a European university - in her case, Toulouse.

'Can you offer advice to parents who are reluctant car drivers on the cheapest means of getting her and her paraphenalia there in September?' All suggestions gratefully received.