§ 9. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many schools in Scotland under his jurisdiction have facilities for the teaching and practice of swimming.
§ The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. James Stuart)Twenty education authority schools have swimming ponds of their own. About 600 other schools arrange swimming instruction and practice elsewhere, usually in public swimming ponds.
§ Mr. HughesWill the right hon. Gentleman indicate what steps he is taking to increase these facilities so that the already great distinction of Scottish swimmers can be enhanced and developed from youth onwards?
§ Mr. StuartI am entirely in favour of learning to swim, but of course our first job is to ensure that the necessary school buildings and places are prepared.