Member

I understand the intention behind this amendment, but the actual impact would go much further and might result in unintended consequences. The amendment does not define what is meant by “serving in the military”. As I am sure noble Lords are aware, military service can be full-time, part-time, regular or reservist. This broad definition would draw in many more pupils whose parents are not in receipt of the continuity of education allowance as they do not meet the qualifying criteria. As a result, many more schools would reach the 10% threshold and retain qualification for charitable relief. Furthermore, it could create an unintended loophole whereby private schools that would otherwise be in scope of the Bill measure would fall out of scope.