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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:40 pm on 8 October 2024.

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Photo of Mims Davies Mims Davies Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities 12:40, 8 October 2024

My youngsters have had a mix of excellent learning, including in nursery and in state education, as have youngsters in many families. I have a personal and Constituency interest in wanting all education settings to thrive, so I agree with my right hon. Friend. The economic and employment impact of this new tax will be devastating for bus drivers and maintenance teams. It will impact on so many livelihoods and communities. The people picking up the unknown impact will be in the state sector. The policy will just deliver more of the unknown.

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