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Lord Black of Brentwood to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the compatibility of their proposal to levy VAT on fees at independent schools with Article 2 of the First Protocol of the European Convention on Human Rights; whether they have taken independent legal advice on this matter; and, if so, whether they plan publish such advice.  HL412

Question HL412: tabled on 29 July 2024 and due for answer by 12 August 2024

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Lord Black of Brentwood to ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the compatibility of their proposal to levy VAT on fees at independent schools with Article 2 of the First Protocol of the European Convention on Human Rights; whether they have taken independent legal advice on this matter; and, if so, whether they plan publish such advice.  HL412
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Lord Black of Brentwood has declared the following interests relevant to this item of business.

Chairman of Governors, Brentwood School, Essex (as part of this role, the member is also Trustee, Brentwood School Life Group Scheme (responsible for school's life assurance policy) and Director, Brentwood School Design and Build Limited (wholly owned subsidiary to develop residential building at school)
President, Boarding Schools' Association