Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
Debate between Luke Evans and Mark SewardsWednesday 15th January 2025
(1 week, 1 day ago)
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Mr Sewards
I heard the right hon. Gentleman put that question to the Minister in last Monday’s Westminster Hall debate but, just to go back to his original point—I will come to the 6,500 new teachers—we are deliberately taking these decisions in order to increase the amount of money that state schools have to teach the 94% of students who enjoy state school education.
As a basic principle, all Members of this House can get behind the idea that it is a basic function of the state to provide a well-funded, excellent state school place for all students, whether or not parents choose to take advantage of it. That is exactly what we are doing with this Bill and the other measures we have announced.
Dr Luke Evans
Talking of basic principles, does the hon. Gentleman therefore believe it is right to tax education—yes or no?