Is the Minister aware that there are schools presently suffering because they lack oil? These are schools which have pools in them and there is a possibility that some of these pools will have to close down. Is there any way the Minister can help these schools? Many have indicated that they will have to close the pools. I am sure the Minister would not wish these swimming pools to fall into disuse.

I am aware that a permanent secretary of one of the organisations stated that heating schools would have priority over heating swimming pools.

There is nothing on the Order Paper about swimming pools.

There are a number of schools which have to close pools because of lack of oil.

As far as secondary schools are concerned, they are private institutions and I have no function in regard to these pools.