Education and Opportunity

Debate between Nusrat Ghani and Susan Murray

Wednesday 24th July 2024 Commons Chamber

[Susan Murray]

Apologies. Given what my hon. Friend is talking about, it is important to note that applying VAT to independent schools will have a significant effect on their affordability for parents who make that choice. In my Mid Dunbartonshire constituency, not all parents will be able to afford the extra 20% per child. We hear about the pressure that the state is already under. Does she agree that there will be significant additional costs to the state in Scotland, as well as in England and Wales—

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Ghani)]

Order.