§ 53. Dr. Wyndham Daviesasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if, in view of the encouragement he is giving to local authorities to provide facilities for sport, including swimming baths, and of the value of such baths for swimming instruction as a safety measure, he will take steps to give further financial help towards the provision of these baths.
§ Mr. MacCollMy right hon. Friend is glad to acknowledge the valuable work which is being done by local authorities in providing swimming baths, including teaching pools. He has, however, no power to make specific grants to authorities for these purposes.