Written questions

Private Education: Fees and Charges

Commons · Question 3995 · Tabled 3 Sep 2024 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the introduction of VAT on independent school fees on the financial viability of Steiner schools.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 9 Sep 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...