Written questions

Private Education: VAT

Commons · Question 60190 · Tabled 16 Jun 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 19 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Ben Spencer

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Prime Minister's post on X, dated 11 June 2025, whether she plans to use revenue raised from VAT on school fees for purposes other than education.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 19 Jun 2025

The Government has taken a number of decisions on tax to stabilise the public finances and support public services. Ending tax breaks for private schools will raise £1.8bn a year. To raise school standards for every child, and break down the barriers to o...