HC Deb 24 January 1973 vol 849 c166W
Mr. Cordle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he will consider extending Learn to Swim Year into 1973.

(2) what has been the reaction of the general public to the "Learn to Swim" campaign; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

The 1972 "Learn to Swim" campaign was organised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the Amateur Swimming Association, with the support of many other organisations. Public response was most encouraging and I am sure the House will welcome the organisers' decision to mount a further campaign in 1973.