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<p>The Government recognises the importance of improving access to pools however the
responsibility primarily lies at Local Authorities level. Swimming is a crucial life
skill, as well as a great way to stay fit, and I encourage Local Authorities to invest
in swimming facilities.</p><p> </p><p>In response to the pandemic, the government
supported the reopening of local authority swimming pools through the £100 million
National Leisure Recovery Fund.</p><p> </p><p>Sport England has also awarded over
£24 million to swimming and diving projects since April 2017.</p>
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