To ask the Scottish Executive which local authorities provide free year-round access to swimming for children.
The Scottish Government does not hold comprehensive information on local authority provision of free year-round access to swimming for children. However I understand that whilst sportscotland do not systematically gather this data they have supplied general information which gives a good picture of local authority provision as well as the varied level of programmes offered. As an example, the following local authorities provide free year-round access to swimming for children:
Aberdeen: concession scheme for those on low income, disability benefit;
Angus: free swimming for under fours;
City of Edinburgh: free casual swimming for primary-aged children;
Dumfries and Galloway: free swimming Saturday mornings (under 18);
East Dunbartonshire: free to under fives;
Falkirk : parents and toddlers in organised classes;
Glasgow: free to under 16s with a Glasgow Kidz card;
Inverclyde: free swimming offered;
Orkney: free to under fives;
Shetland: free swimming pre- school;
Stirling: free swimming to under 16s;
West Dunbartonshire: Monday to Friday concessionary membership (parents in receipt of benefits);
West Lothian : under 16s every Friday between 1 and 4pm.