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Debate between Damian Hinds and David Davis

Monday 29th April 2024 Commons Chamber

[Damian Hinds]

My hon. Friend is exactly correct. If the Labour party got into government, there would be a hike in the cost of going to private schools, which would push a number of families out of that provision. We do not know how many, Labour does not know how many and nor does anybody else, but we do know that some— possibly very many—would come into the state-funded system, causing great strain and possibly cuts that would affect other children.

[Sir David Davis (Haltemprice and Howden) (Con)]

T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.