Welsh Conservatives have raised concerns about the Assembly Government's decision to reject plans to reorganise schools in west Cardiff.

Commenting on the matter, Shadow Education Minister Paul Davies AM said:

"The Assembly Government's decision on the proposed reorganisation by Cardiff Council is deeply concerning.

"The process has been drawn out in an exasperating manner by the Assembly Government, and now leaves further questions and uncertainty over the future of schools in this area.

"The Assembly Government's actions in this case set a worrying precedent that brings in to question the ability of local authorities to make similar decisions in the future.

"The decision certainly appears to be political rather than professional and based on the interests of what is considered to be best for pupils by the local education authority.

"I would urge both the First Minister and the Education Minister to bring a statement to the Assembly Chamber fully justifying the Assembly Government's actions on the situation as a matter of urgency."