Written Question·Treasury·UIN 16718

Swimming: Education

Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

Mark Sewards

LabourLeeds 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 Tomlinson
Swimming 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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