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Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 September 2024

Debate

Independent Schools: VAT Exemption

Contribution

My noble friend is right, and I am very proud of that. Our position, as I said, has been tested in the legal advice in the consideration of these changes. Our view is that being charged at the standard rate of VAT paid by millions of businesses across the UK is not discriminatory and is clearly proportionate to the objective of better funding for state schools. To the extent that I am able, I will certainly ensure that I write further about that issue to my noble friend and to others.

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