Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 3318
Matthew Webb
Tabled: 30 August 2024
Answered: 9 September 2024
Question
Shaun Davies
Labour — Telford
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department plans to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Captain Matthew Webb swimming the English Channel.
Answer
Stephanie PeacockAs the first person recorded to swim unaided across the Channel, Captain Matthew Webb’s achievement has no doubt inspired many people to undertake record breaking challenges of endurance. My department is not planning to commemorate the anniversary. Parli...
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