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Oral Answers to Questions — Church Commissioners

– in the House of Commons at 2:30 pm on 26 October 2010.

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The hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked-

  • Appointment of Bishops (4 speeches)

    What recent representations the Church Commissioners have received on the criteria for the appointment of bishops in the Church of England; and if he will make a statement.

  • Gift Aid (8 speeches)

    What recent discussions the Church Commissioners have had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effects on church incomes of the gift aid scheme.

  • Ethical Criteria (Investments) (9 speeches)

    What account the Church Commissioners take of ethical criteria when making investments.

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.