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HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsI am going to make some progress, because I have given way quite a lot so far. Ahead of this policy being implemented, the Government have carefully considered the impact that…08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsAs I was saying to the right hon. Member for Witham, the Government will publish a tax information and impact note on the VAT policy change at the Budget, once the independent…08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsI am not going to give way, because I am responding to the right hon. Member for Witham (Priti Patel).08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsI thank the right hon. Member for her contribution. First, in terms of an impact assessment, while developing these policies, the Government have carefully considered the impact…08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsI am going to make some progress. HMRC will put in place a number of measures to ensure that all private schools can be registered ahead of 1 January, including publishing bespoke…08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsMy hon. Friend makes an important point about the reason why we have taken the tough decision to end tax breaks for private schools. It is to fund our education priorities,…08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsNeither I nor any of my colleagues will make any apology for wanting to improve state education across this country to make sure that the aspiration of every parent in our country…08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsI am going to make a bit of progress, because I have been quite generous in giving way so far. I was talking about when EHCPs in England, or their equivalents in other nations,…08 Oct 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI am going to make some progress. The triple lock means that pensioners are receiving £900 more this year. Figures released this morning indicate that they may get well over £400…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI would be interested to understand why the hon. Gentleman is backing a candidate to lead his party who supports the means-testing of the winter fuel payment. He might want to…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI am going to make some progress. The important point to focus on in this debate is making sure that everyone eligible for pension credit takes up that offer, not only so they…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI thank the hon. Gentleman for his comment, and I know that my colleagues are aware of this issue. In fact, it is one reason why the automatic payment of pension credit and other…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentEvery Labour Member was elected on a promise to restore economic stability and fiscal responsibility to our country, and it is on that basis that we will get the economy growing…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI am going to make some progress. We are under no illusions. We know it will be a slow and difficult process when the damage goes so deep, but we are determined to fix the…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI am going to make some progress, as I have taken many interventions already. Under our approach, those eligible for pension credit will continue to receive winter fuel payments.…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI am going to make some progress. We have seen clearly how Conservative Members do not like to be reminded of their legacy in government, of the mess in which they left the…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentThe right hon. Gentleman will not be surprised to hear me say that the Chancellor will take all decisions in the Budget. However, he might like to reflect on the record of his…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Frankly, it is time for Conservative Members to recognise and accept what they have done to this country, and to show some contrition and…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI will make some progress, because it is important to explain why we are choosing to means-test the winter fuel payment. Means testing will allow us to make sure that those in the…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI think the hon. Lady unintentionally misunderstood my point. I will put the question back to her. Does she feel that pensioners who have wealth of over £1 million or who earn…10 Sept 2024