SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf has 'concerns' about tax perks for private school
SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf has said he has “concerns” about private schools being classed as charities.
"What are they doing in relation to bursaries or assistant places? But I’d be keen to have that conversation with the sector.” He added: “I do believe in the exceptional quality of our education system. Why would I want to send my children anywhere else?”She said: “I made the decision about my family circumstances before I got into politics.
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