Rural Schools

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Education – in the Senedd at 2:00 pm on 25 September 2019.

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Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat 2:00, 25 September 2019

Well, the planning for provision of school places is not a matter for Welsh Government; it is a matter for the local education authority, and in the first instance, the Member should address her concerns to the local authority at that place. With regard to Welsh medium, it's very concerning to think that parents who want that opportunity for their children are being denied that opportunity. That is a huge source of concern to me. Parents should be able to exercise their right to a Welsh-medium education for their children if they desire. If the Member does not receive any joy in her communications with the local authority, then I'll be very happy to have correspondence from her in this regard.