Written questions

Swimming Pools: Finance

Commons · Question 70412 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Dame Caroline Dinenage

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that the £400 million grassroots sport funding supports swimming pools in areas with limited access to aquatic facilities.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 9 Sep 2025

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring public access to leisure facilities, including swimming pools, which are vital spaces for people of all ages to stay fit and healthy, and which play an important role within communities across the count...