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Written question asked by Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 September 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 September 2024. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 September 2024 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Private Education: Fees and Charges

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will hold discussions with (a) business and (b) professional representatives on the potential impact of the introduction of VAT on independent school fees on the number of independent school leavers who seek to enter (i) managerial and (ii) professional employment after they leave education.

Answer

This government is committed to ending the VAT exemption that private schools enjoy. HM Treasury will deliver the tax changes and is engaging with a range of stakeholders as it carefully considers the impact of this policy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4100
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Employment Fees and charges Private education Schools VAT School leaving
Link
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