Mr. Morģanasked the Minister of Health whether he can provide a list of local authorities in districts with populations over 25,000 which have not yet provided facilities for swimming either in closed or open public baths; and whether he is taking any steps to encourage such local authorities to fulfil their public duties in this respect?
§ Sir K. WoodI regret that no such list is available. Applications made to me in respect of expenditure on such baths are sympathetically considered, and in a number of districts financial assistance has been provided by the Commissioner for the Special Areas. Future administration will, of course, be materially affected by1980W the passing of the Physical Training and Recreation Bill which is now before Parliament.