Debates between Shaun Davies and James Murray during the 2024 Parliament

VAT: Independent Schools

Debate between Shaun Davies and James Murray
Tuesday 8th October 2024

(1 month, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Murray Portrait James Murray
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Neither I nor any of my colleagues will make any apology for wanting to improve state education across this country to make sure that the aspiration of every parent in our country to get the best possible education for their children can be fulfilled. That is why we have announced that any fees paid from the date of the July statement, 29 July, relating to the term starting in January 2025 onward will be subject to VAT.

Shaun Davies Portrait Shaun Davies (Telford) (Lab)
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This package of support will put thousands of teachers back into school classrooms in Telford and across the country. Has my hon. Friend received any representation to say that if this change did not take place, those plans by this Government—who were elected by the people of this country—would go ahead by any other means?