Church Commissioners written question – answered at on 3 September 2019.
John Hayes
Conservative, South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church commissioners, whether the Church of England has plans to adopt the approach of the Global Anglican Future Conference as a model for the (a) growth and (b) development of the Anglican Communion.
Caroline Spelman
The Second Church Estates Commissioner, Chair, Draft Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill Committee, The Second Church Estates Commissioner
The policies, structures and strategic development of the Anglican Communion are not matters for which the Church commissioners has responsibility.
Yes1 person thinks so
No0 people think not
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