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Independent School Fees: VAT

Debate between Lord Livermore and Lord Storey
Monday 21st October 2024

(2 months, 3 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Livermore Portrait Lord Livermore (Lab)
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I am very grateful for my noble friend’s insights. I will take those on board.

Lord Storey Portrait Lord Storey (LD)
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My Lords, the Minister keeps saying, “Our modelling, our predictions” et cetera. What happens if they have got it wrong? If, for example, 10%, 20% or 30% of pupils leave the private sector, have the Government made contingency plans to ensure a sufficient number of teachers and sufficient provision? A point was made about special needs schools. Many children in the private sector are in special schools providing a particular type of provision. Will that be available in the state system?

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