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Oral Answers to Questions — Church Commissioners

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 22 January 2001.

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The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—

  • Church Repairs (6 speeches)

    What recent representations he has made to the European Commission regarding VAT rates for church repairs. [144808]

  • Parochial Church Councils (4 speeches)

    What representations he has received regarding the level of quota set for each parochial church council [1448091

  • Clergy Pensions (8 speeches)

    What steps are being taken to enhance pensions for the clergy. [144811]

  • Church Repairs (4 speeches)

    What progress has been made towards reducing VAT on church repairs; and if he will make a statement. [144813]

Church Commissioners

Matters concerning the established Church of England are dealt with at Question Time by a parliamentary representative of the church commissioners.

The church commissioner's role is to answer any parliamentary questions relating to the Church of England in the same way that a government minister may face questions about a particular government department.

The Second Church Estates Commissioner is appointed by the crown and is traditionally a backbench member of the party in government. The appointment lasts for the duration of the Parliament.