HC Deb 29 July 1963 vol 682 c24W
Mr. Wainwright

asked the Minister of Education how many secondary schools there are in the West Riding of Yorkshire; and how many such schools possess swimming baths.

Sir E. Boyle

I understand from the West Riding local education authority that of the 192 secondary schools which it maintains four possess their own swimming baths. In addition, swimming baths are included in the plans of three new secondary schools now being built.

Mr. Wainwright

asked the Minister of Education how many secondary schools there are in England and Wales; and how many possess swimming baths.

Sir E. Boyle

In January 1963, according to provisional figures, there were 5,890 maintained secondary schools in England and Wales. Without making inquiries from each local education authority separately, I cannot say how many possess their own swimming baths.