In response to Weald of Kent’s proposal to exclude several parts of his constituency from Category A of its new admissions policy, Michael has made the following statement:
“I am deeply concerned about the proposal to exclude areas like Westerham, Brasted and Crockham Hill. The original proposals, published before the annexe was confirmed, recognised that the lack of grammar school provision in Sevenoaks meant that priority ought to be given to applicants from the area. Now that we have an annexe, it is even more important to ensure that the places go to local pupils.”