Written questions

Private Education: Lincolnshire

2026-05-12 · Department for Education · 20 · Official question

Sir John Hayes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate her Department has made of the number of additional teachers funded in Lincolnshire with the proceeds from VAT on school fees.

Answer

Reforms to VAT and business rates will raise around £1.8 billion a year by 2029/30, helping to deliver the government’s commitments relating to education and young people. This measure will raise essential revenue that will be invested in our public servi...