Written questions

Private Education: VAT

Commons · Question 1290 · Tabled 23 Jul 2024 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 26 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she plans to take to consult stakeholders on her Department's proposed policy to implement VAT on private school fees.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 26 Jul 2024

The Government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity, ensuring every child has access to high-quality education, which is why we have made the tough decision to end tax breaks for private schools. This will raise revenue for essential publ...