HC Deb 12 May 1949 vol 464 c133W
93. Mr. Skeffington-Lodge

asked the Minister of Education what proportion of the pupils in the schools under his control are taught to swim; and whether he will consider making swimming a compulsory subject.

Mr. Tomlinson

Figures are not available, but I am satisfied that local education authorities make good use of available facilities. I should not regard it as either practicable or desirable to make swimming a compulsory subject.