Swimming Pools and Leisure Facilities 2024-05-23
2024-05-23
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Q1
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The questioner is concerned about the impact of the swimming pool support fund on local pools and leisure facilities.
What assessment she has made of the impact of the swimming pool support fund on local pools and leisure facilities?
Responding to concerns that we heard from the sector, in 2023-24, the Government have awarded more than £60 million to address cost pressures facing public swimming pools and improve energy efficiency in the long term.
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Q2
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The questioner thanks the Department for £382,000 funding to level up swimming pools in her constituency, adding that this comes after other investments.
Does she agree that significant representations have resulted in a meaningful commitment to level up Redditch within this Parliament? Does she agree that mental health and wellbeing are a key part of that?
My sex has obviously changed, but I certainly agree with my hon. Friend. I pay tribute to her for the enormous campaigning she has done on behalf of her constituents in Redditch in securing that significant investment. I agree that getting people active is vital to improving their physical and mental health.
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The answer did not address the specific commitment or timeline requested, focusing instead on agreement and general principles.
Agreeing With Questioner Without Providing Concrete Details
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Q3
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The questioner highlights the £240,000 investment from the Government to improve facilities at an ageing leisure centre.
Will my right hon. Friend highlight to Aylesbury residents the benefit that this investment will now bring to my constituents?
I congratulate my hon. Friend on campaigning hard on behalf of his constituency and securing that £240,000 for a leisure centre that was feeling its age—I think I know how it feels. We know how important pools are for our communities, which is why we are providing this funding. At Aqua Vale, the installation of solar panels will improve energy efficiency and contribute to significant savings, ensuring that leisure centre for the people of Aylesbury to stay fit and healthy.
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