Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Stratford (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 1998 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what initiatives the Government took to promote National Swim Week on 17th to 31st May.

Answer: Mr. Maclean: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what initiatives the Government took to promote National Swim Week on 17 to 31 May. [47218] Mr. Banks: Swimming has my full support, as it is one our healthiest recreational pursuits. I was therefore pleased to see the National Swim Week introduced throughout the country, as it gave youngsters an excellent opportunity to participate in the sport and helped to raise important funds for Cancer Relief.

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