Question reference: S6W-02480
- Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 23 August 2021
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Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 15 September 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what additional support it has put in place during the COVID-19 recovery period to increase access to swimming lessons for everyone.
Answer
Our approach during the pandemic has been to permit as much sport and physical activity as much as possible in a safe way, in particular prioritising under eighteen sport. The Scottish Government is in discussion with key stakeholders involved in the provision of swimming lessons and water safety education. We recognise the importance of swimming lessons in helping to build water confidence and learning to be safe in and around water, as well as the benefits swimming provides to physical and mental health.