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Armed Forces: Private Education

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 29 July 2024UIN 573

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he (a) has had and (b) plans to have with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of VAT on private school fees on service families.

Answered by Al Carns

The Government is committed to access to high quality education for children of service families, and all children across the UK. The policy for Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) remains extant. The Ministry of Defence will monitor the development of legislation to deliver a VAT increase policy.

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