[Judith Addison]

I find it very hypocritical when politicians of all parties advocate state comprehensive education for the general public but always find a reason why their child has to be educated privately. If the state comprehensive isn't good enough for their child it isn't good enough for anybody else's! Similarly, I don't like it when politicians who came up through the grammar school system argue for their abolition. People thought selective education was unfair but I think it was better to have a system based on merit (academic ability) rather than money!