James Murray

James Murray

Labour (Co-op) — Ealing North

Speaking in the House of Commons on 8 October 2024

Debate

VAT: Independent Schools

Contribution

I have been clear: the Government recognise that some pupils may subsequently move into the state education sector as a result of these policies. However, as is set out in a technical note—and I take it from the hon. Gentleman’s comment that he has read it—the “number of pupils who may switch schools as a result of these changes represent a very small proportion of overall pupil numbers in the state sector. The government is therefore confident that the state sector will be able to accommodate any additional pupils” whom this policy will cause to move.

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