Member

I turn to Amendments 453A, 453B, 457A and 457B in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Barran. I assure noble Lords that a combination of changes to the statutory admissions code and new regulations will ensure that quality and parental choice are key criteria in any decision on PANs and that other relevant factors are given due consideration. In most cases, pupils will be best served by high-performing schools growing or retaining existing PANs, but such decisions also need to consider the interests and quality of education of children who are already enrolled in other good local schools.