PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(24 March 2025)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will adjust the means testing methodology for the Music and Dance Scheme to reflect the cost of VAT on fees.

Asked by:
Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat)

Answer

For the 2024/25 academic year, the department adjusted the Music and Dance Scheme bursary contribution for families with a relevant income below £45,000 to account for the VAT introduction from January 2025. This methodology will be reviewed for future years and details will be set out in due course.


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