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Anti-Catholic bias alleged

There is outrage in Rosewell following the revelation of plans to take away one of St Matthew's RC Primary School's most valued teachers — due to a drop in pupil numbers below 50.

Canon Hugh White, of St Matthew's Church, says he believes there is a "sinister" anti-Catholic bias manifest in the move, which is part of a wider politically motivated aim to phase out Roman Catholic schools by withholding money.

Emotions were running high at a packed public meeting when Midlothian Council's director of education, Donald MacKay came face to face with irate parents, teachers and residents — who feel that the education of local children will be compromised as a result of the move.

It is believed that any local Roman Catholic child reaching school age, or one moving into the area, will now be denied access to the school.

Full story at the Midlothian Advertiser.