Independent School Fees: VAT Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Independent School Fees: VAT

Lord Kennedy of Southwark Excerpts
Monday 21st October 2024

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My Lords—

Lord Kennedy of Southwark Portrait Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)
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Can we hear from the noble Baroness, Lady Foster?

Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee Portrait Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee (Non-Afl)
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My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord. Is the Minister aware of the disproportionate impact that this tax will have on Christian schools in Northern Ireland given the structure of the education system there? Given that, will a specific impact assessment be carried out?