Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department supports the Thames Bath Initiative.

I have not had any conversations about the construction of a Thames river public swimming bath to date. I understand that Sport England are aware of the project, however they have not had any direct involvement.

I am keen to support initiatives that aim to get more people engaging in sport and physical activity and I would welcome the opportunity to talk to colleagues about this particular proposal.