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Opposition parties object to school closure plans in Wales
10 March 2010
Two of the leading opposition parties in the Welsh National Assembly have expressed discontent over the way plans to close some schools in the country are proceeding.
The Welsh Conservatives have claimed the ruling Labour-Plaid Cymru coalition is failing to adequately consult with the public over the possible closure of 19 schools in the country.
Conservative Education Spokesman Paul Davies AM said: "Consultation must be put in place at an early stage of a proposed school closure.
"The Assembly government needs to establish a clearer schools closure strategy that listens to all concerns and ensures that all children in Wales are able to access a first-class education."
Meanwhile the Welsh Liberal Democrats have claimed that concrete decisions regarding the future of education establishments earmarked for 'reorganisation' are taking too long to be made.
Mr Davies was elected as the Welsh Conservative Assembly member for Preseli Pembrokeshire in May 2007.