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Lord Mohammed of Tinsley (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 June 2026

Debate

Further Education Colleges: Recovery of VAT

Contribution

My Lords, I will return to colleges and the original Question from the noble Lord, Lord Forbes. I want to follow up on the issue that he raised about the amount of VAT that is collected from colleges—about £200 million, if I heard the noble Lord right. What assessment have the Government done of the opportunity cost in improved facilities, more equipment and staff training that could be delivered if colleges were able to get that £200 million in VAT refunded?

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