Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 57874
Swimming: Children
Tabled: 5 June 2025
Answered: 13 June 2025
Question
Tom Hayes
Labour — Bournemouth East
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to extend funding for (a) free and (b) subsidised swimming for children from low-income families.
Answer
Stephanie PeacockLocal Authorities are responsible for swimming provision, taking decisions locally in line with local strategies and contractual positions.Pupils have the opportunity at primary school to learn to swim and be safe in and around water. The National Curricu...
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