Written Question·Treasury·UIN 16718
Swimming: Education
Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Question
Mark Sewards
Labour — Leeds South West and Morley
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of removing VAT from swimming lessons for children.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonSwimming lessons and water safety are vital life skills and are part of the national curriculum. The Department for Education is working closely with third sector organisations, including Swim England, the Royal Life Saving Society UK, and National Water ...
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