Monmouthshire County Council is facing calls for transparency over possible aerated concrete after two schools in Wales were forced to shut classrooms just before the new term.
Ysgol David Hughes and Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi on Angelsey are the first schools to be identified by the Welsh Government as having reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
Work is continuing to assess the scale of the issue across Wales, with the results expected in two weeks. It comes as more than 100 schools, colleges and nurseries in England were ordered to close affected buildings by the UK Government last week.
Monmouth MP David Davies said several constituents had contacted him to voice concerns about the possibility of similar problems in Welsh schools.
He has written to Cllr Martyn Groucutt, cabinet member for education, to find out if the Welsh Government has ever formally asked Monmouthshire County Council to undertake an inspection of the school estate specifically to identify RAAC.
In his letter, Mr Davies said: “I am sure you will be aware that in March 2022, the UK Government sent all responsible bodies a questionnaire to identify reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) on school estates.
“As result of this, we now know there are numerous school buildings in England which require urgent work to be carried out to remain safe.
“Several constituents have voiced concerns about the possibility of similar issues in Welsh schools.
“I will be very grateful if you could tell me whether the Welsh Government has ever formally asked Monmouthshire County Council to undertake an inspection of the school estate specifically to identify RAAC.
“If so, I would appreciate confirmation of when this happened and whether RAAC has been found in any schools in Monmouthshire.”
Either way, Mr Davies said he would have expected the council to issue a public statement “to reassure parents, staff and pupils”.