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Private Education: VAT

Asked by Jim AllisterTraditional Unionist VoiceTreasuryTabled Answered 28 October 2024UIN 10664

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the addition of VAT to school fees is compliant with section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

Answered by James Murray

VAT is a reserved tax and the VAT changes will apply uniformly across the UK. Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 is not engaged by this policy.

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