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Private Education: China

Asked by Saqib BhattiConservativeDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 4 August 2026UIN 13242

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has had discussions with the Minister of State for Security on independent primary and secondary schools owned by Chinese (a) businesses and (b) nationals.

Answered by Paul Waugh

​​My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, regularly meets colleagues across government to discuss issues in education, including issues relating to school governance and ownership.

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