§ Sir R. Russellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give details of the deaths which occured in public swimming baths and pools in 1970.
§ Sir K. JosephDetails, so far as known, are as follows:
England and Wales 1970
Deaths stated or presumed to have occurred in public swimming pools or baths:
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5 boys aged 3, 6, 6, 9, 11 years—Fell into pool. 1 boy aged 7 years—Wandered away, found in swimming pool. 2 boys aged 9 and 13 years—Out of depth. 1 boy aged 9 years—Accidentally struck by another swimmer jumping in. 1 boy aged 11 years and 1 male aged 21 years—Cramp. 1 boy aged 12 years—Inhaled apple pip. 1 boy aged 13 years and 1 male aged 20 years—Got into difficulties. 2 males aged 18 and 30 years—Diving. 1 male aged 24 years—Effect of cold water— cardiac arrest. 1 girl aged 10 years—Presumably jumped into pool and drowned. 1 boy aged 9 years—During school swimming lesson. 3 boys aged 9, 11 and 11 years and 3 males aged 26, 31, 63 years—Drowned. Deaths stated to have occurred in school swimming pools: 1 boy aged 6 years—Fell in. 1 boy aged 7 years—Found dead in pool. 1 boy aged 8 years—Found in pool. Deaths stated to have occurred in hotel or holiday camp swimming pools: 1 boy aged 13 years and 1 male aged 48 years—Drowned.
1 male aged 19 years—Alcoholic intoxication —drowned. 1 male aged 21 years—Drowned—jumped into pool. 1 girl aged 14 years—Drowned. Total: 33 deaths.