HC Deb 06 March 1962 vol 655 c58W
Mr. Dempsey

asked the Minister of Education how many swimming pools have been provided in new school buildings in the last five years; and what were the types of schools involved.

Sir D. Eccles

Twenty-six covered and heated swimming pools have been completed in new maintained schools, all secondary; 37 more are under construction. Many open-air pools have been provided in both primary and secondary schools but details are not available.