Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 57868

Leisure Centres and Swimming Pools

Tabled: 5 June 2025
Answered: 13 June 2025

Question

Tom Hayes

LabourBournemouth East

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has considered making (a) swimming pool provision and (b) other leisure provision a statutory duty for local authorities.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
The Government recognises that sports clubs and facilities are important to communities up and down the country. High-quality, inclusive facilities help people of all ages get active and provide vital facilities for children to learn to swim and about wat...

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