Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 110458
Swimming: Health Education
Tabled: 3 February 2026
Answered: 12 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
Labour — Slough
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with colleagues in the Department for Education regarding steps taken to increase awareness of the dangers of swimming in (a) cold water, (b) open w
Answer
Emma HardyThe Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues. Swimming and water safety is a vital life skill. Swimming and water safety are compulsory elements of the PE National Curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2. In additio...
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