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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 July 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 2024 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Monday, 22 July 2024 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Private Education: Fees and Charges

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact on (a) class sizes, (b) teacher recruitment and retention and (c) relations with unions in state schools of the introduction of VAT on education provision in the independent sector.

Answer

Education matters and is at the heart of the mission to break down barriers to opportunity. The impact of any tax changes affecting independent schools on the state sector will be carefully considered. The government will complete its analysis once details of the policy changes have been confirmed; this will happen in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
458
Session
2024-26
Related items
Private Education: Fees and Charges
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Fees and charges Private education Schools VAT
Link
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