Bishoprics (Funding)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Church Commissioners – in the House of Commons at 10:30 am on 20 March 2008.

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Photo of Stuart Bell Stuart Bell Second Church Estates Commissioner 10:30, 20 March 2008

I recognise the role that bishops play locally, nationally and internationally. It is important that they are properly resourced and it is part of the Church Commissioners' duty to provide that support. In 2006, we spent £24.5 million on bishops' ministries, although we have other beneficiaries and must balance our obligations. The commission recognises the work done by the specific bishops that the hon. Gentleman listed, and the work of all bishops. We congratulate them on the role that they play in their dioceses.