Sporting and Performing Arts Opportunities for Pupils in State Schools Debate

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Lord Kennedy of Southwark

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Sporting and Performing Arts Opportunities for Pupils in State Schools

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Lord Kennedy of Southwark Portrait Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and Chief Whip (Lord Kennedy of Southwark) (Lab Co-op)
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We will hear from the Lib Dem Benches next, and then the Conservative Benches.

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My Lords, partnerships with independent schools have often led to sharing of sports facilities, as well as expertise in music, drama and dance. However, the imposition of VAT has been devastating for many small specialist schools which have contributed greatly to opportunities for state school pupils. A number have had to close or curtail their outreach offers. Will the Government review their VAT demands on small specialist independent schools to enable them to survive and continue their valuable work with the state schools?

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