Independent School Fees: VAT
Debate between Lord Livermore and Lord Storey
Monday 21st October 2024
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Lord Livermore (Lab)
I am very grateful for my noble friend’s insights. I will take those on board.
Lord Storey (LD)
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?