Swimming
Commons · Question 27843 · Tabled 7 Sep 2026 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 15 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Luke Akehurst
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the availability and affordability of swimming lessons.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 15 Sep 2026
The Government recognises the importance of swimming lessons. Swimming is a great way for people of all ages to stay fit and healthy as well as being a crucial life skill in terms of water safety, which is why it is a mandatory part of the primary PE Nati...