Independent School Fees: VAT

Lord Blunkett Excerpts

Thursday 13th March 2025 Lords Chamber

[Lord Blunkett (Lab)]

Does my noble friend agree that, although this is a critical area, it should be confined to those serving overseas and should not include those spending a substantial amount of time in the UK but still having their fees subsidised by either the MoD or the Foreign Office?

[Lord Livermore (Lab)]

I am grateful to my noble friend for his question. As I have said, the continuity of education allowance is designed to provide clearly defined financial support to ensure that the need for frequent mobility, often involving overseas postings, does not interfere with the education of the children involved.