Rony John drowned in the River Great Ouse in Hartford , Cambs , in July . Inquest heard he was eligible for swim lessons but did not attend several . Coroner questioned why swimming is not compulsory at secondary school . Comment:
Rony John drowned in the River Great Ouse in Hartford , Cambs , in July . Inquest heard he was eligible for swim lessons but did not attend several . Coroner questioned why swimming is not compulsory at secondary school . Belinda Cheney said she would write to Government chiefs to find out why .