Susan Murray MP: written questions 2024

Written questions

• Private Education: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4100More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will hold discussions with (a) business and (b) professional representatives on the potential impact of the introduction of VAT on independent school fees on the number of independent school leavers who

  Answer: This government is committed to ending the VAT exemption that private schools enjoy. HM Treasury will deliver the tax changes and is engaging with a range of stakeholders as it carefully considers the impact of this policy.

  Answered 11 Sept 2024

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• Private Education: Fees and ChargesTreasuryTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4099More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will ensure that revenues generated by VAT on independent school fees are passed on proportionally to devolved Administrations in (a) Scotland, (b) Wales and (c) Northern Ireland.

  Answer: On 29 July, the Government announced that, as of 1 January 2025, all education services and vocational training provided by a private school in the UK for a charge will be subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20 per cent. This will also apply to boardin...

  Answered 10 Sept 2024

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• Private Education: Fees and ChargesTreasuryTabled 3 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4098More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of applying VAT to independent school fees on the affordability of those fees.

  Answer: 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...

  Answered 9 Sept 2024

  Original Parliament record