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1399435

	registered interest
	date	04/01/2022
	answering body	Church Commissioners
	answering dept id	9
	answering dept short name	Church Commissioners
	answering dept sort name	Church Commissioners
	hansard heading	Clergy: Discipline
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, when a presentation of proposals to reform the Clergy Discipline Measure will be made available to members of the Ecclesiastical Committee.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	96972
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2022 answer text <p>The Ecclesiastical Committee have not, as yet, been formally apprised of the recommendations made either by the Lambeth Working Group or the Implementation Group. The Implementation Group would be very happy to present their proposals to the Ecclesiastical Committee as part of the ongoing work over reforming clergy discipline. The Group envisage being in a position to do this from May 2022.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous grouped question UIN 96970 question first answered 10/01/2022 14:55:18 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1399434

	registered interest
	date	04/01/2022
	answering body	Church Commissioners
	answering dept id	9
	answering dept short name	Church Commissioners
	answering dept sort name	Church Commissioners
	hansard heading	Clergy: Discipline
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what progress has been made with the Clergy Discipline Measure review.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	96971
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/01/2022 answer text <p>The Lambeth Working Group on the Review of the Clergy Discipline Measure, chaired by the former Bishop at Lambeth, presented its final paper to the General Synod in July 2021. That paper recommended that the Clergy Discipline Measure be replaced by new legislation which provides for a wider approach to issues of discipline, including the creation of a system which allows for the determination of lesser types of misconduct and grievance. This work is now being taken forward by a smaller Implementation Group, chaired by the Bishop of Worcester. That Group intends to finalise their proposals over the coming months and consult with various interested bodies between February and May 2022 with a view to presenting detailed legislative proposals to General Synod in July 2022.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 06/01/2022 17:28:28 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1399433

	registered interest
	date	04/01/2022
	answering body	Church Commissioners
	answering dept id	9
	answering dept short name	Church Commissioners
	answering dept sort name	Church Commissioners
	hansard heading	Clergy: Discipline
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, whether the Ecclesiastical Committee has been kept informed of the progress of the review of the Clergy Discipline Measure.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	96970
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2022 answer text <p>The Ecclesiastical Committee have not, as yet, been formally apprised of the recommendations made either by the Lambeth Working Group or the Implementation Group. The Implementation Group would be very happy to present their proposals to the Ecclesiastical Committee as part of the ongoing work over reforming clergy discipline. The Group envisage being in a position to do this from May 2022.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous grouped question UIN 96972 question first answered 10/01/2022 14:55:18 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1544947

	registered interest
	date	23/11/2022
	answering body	Church Commissioners
	answering dept id	9
	answering dept short name	Church Commissioners
	answering dept sort name	Church Commissioners
	hansard heading	Church of England
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what discussions he has had with the General Synod on the steps it will take to agree the Vision and Strategy for the Church of England in the 2020s.
	tabling member constituency	Exeter
	tabling member printed	Mr Ben Bradshaw
	uin	94675
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2022 answer text <p>I have had no discussions with the Business Committee of the General Synod about the Vision and Strategy.</p><p>The Vision and Strategy was debated in July 2022, when the Synod voted in favour of the following motion:</p><p>‘That this Synod: <br>(a) welcome the spending plans by the Church Commissioners and Archbishops’ Council, set out in GS 2262, for financial distributions over 2023 to 2025 and indicative distributions for the subsequent six years;</p><p>(b) welcome the investment in ministry in parishes, chaplaincies, schools, cathedrals and other forms of church in support of the Church’s vision and strategy as set out in Annex A of GS 2262; and</p><p>(c) welcome the focused investment to support previously agreed commitments to a 2030 net zero carbon target and to address racial justice.’</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 13/12/2022 15:57:13 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
	tabling member	230 label Biography information for Mr Ben Bradshaw

1544913

	registered interest
	date	23/11/2022
	answering body	Church Commissioners
	answering dept id	9
	answering dept short name	Church Commissioners
	answering dept sort name	Church Commissioners
	hansard heading	Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, whether the General Synod asked the Church Commissioners to continue work on the review of the Mission and Pastoral Measure and bring forward draft proposals for debate in February 2023.
	tabling member constituency	Exeter
	tabling member printed	Mr Ben Bradshaw
	uin	94674
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2022 answer text <p>The Mission, Pastoral &amp; Church Property Committee of the Church Commissioners tabled a paper for debate at the July 2021 Synod. The motion and vote was:</p><p>‘That this Synod a) welcome the consultation paper Mission in Revision: A Review of the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 (GS 2222); b) commend it for discussion; and c) invite the Archbishops’ Council, the Legislative Reform Committee and the Church Commissioners to bring forward draft legislation for consideration by the Synod no later than July 2022.’</p><p>In a counted vote of the whole Synod the voting was as follows: <br>• In favour - 278 <br>• Against – 2 <br>• Abstentions – 7</p><p>The original timetable was extended as the Commissioners decided that further consultation was needed before any proposals came to Synod. It is hoped that the Business Committee of the General Synod will schedule the Mission and Pastoral Measure as an item at the July 2023 meeting and that the Synod will be presented with either an update or more specific proposals, depending on progress.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 13/12/2022 15:53:44 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
	tabling member	230 label Biography information for Mr Ben Bradshaw

1544912

	registered interest
	date	23/11/2022
	answering body	Church Commissioners
	answering dept id	9
	answering dept short name	Church Commissioners
	answering dept sort name	Church Commissioners
	hansard heading	Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, which (a) body or (b) person asked the Church Commissioners to review the Mission and Pastoral Measure.
	tabling member constituency	Exeter
	tabling member printed	Mr Ben Bradshaw
	uin	94673
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2022 answer text <p>In 2019 the Legislative Reform Committee of the Archbishops’ Council was tasked with considering reviews of primary legislation. In July 2020 the Archbishops’ Council approved a recommendation from the Committee that the Mission and Pastoral Measure be reviewed, and this was endorsed by the House of Bishops at their meeting in July 2020. The Church Commissioners were then asked by the Archbishops’ Council to lead on a review, as they have the governance and management responsibility for the legislation.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 13/12/2022 15:51:05 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
	tabling member	230 label Biography information for Mr Ben Bradshaw

1681605

	registered interest
	date	11/01/2024
	answering body	Church Commissioners
	answering dept id	9
	answering dept short name	Church Commissioners
	answering dept sort name	Church Commissioners
	hansard heading	Churches: Georgeham
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what funding is available for Georgeham Parish Council to apply for to repair the parish church grounds and supporting boundary walls.
	tabling member constituency	North Devon
	tabling member printed	Selaine Saxby
	uin	9309
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2024 answer text <p>If the churchyard is open, then the Parochial Church Council is responsible for maintenance and upkeep. If it has been closed for burials by Order in Council, the statutory responsibility falls to the Local Authority unless a local arrangement has been reached. I will ask the diocese to make contact with the Parochial Church Council and Local Authority to see if they can offer advice.</p><p>Local Authorities are able to make small grants available to Parochial Church Councils to support the maintenance and upkeep of a churchyard, whether open or closed. The Church Commissioners are grateful to the Government for its clarification of the law in the recent Levelling Up and Regeneration Act, which now enables Local Authorities like all other faith communities to give grants to parish churches who need support with the maintenance of their buildings and fabric.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 30/01/2024 18:50:11 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
	tabling member	4863 label Biography information for Selaine Saxby

1299471

	registered interest
	date	04/03/2021
	answering body	Church Commissioners
	answering dept id	9
	answering dept short name	Church Commissioners
	answering dept sort name	Church Commissioners
	hansard heading	Families: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to support family life during the covid-19 lockdown.
	tabling member constituency	Penistone and Stocksbridge
	tabling member printed	Miriam Cates
	uin	912877
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2021 answer text <p>The Church of England is waiting to hear from the Government when its parent and toddler groups will be able to recommence in person, it is hoped that this will be from the 12th of April.</p><p>Many churches have tried new ways to continue their support for young families and children throughout the pandemic. At different stages of the pandemic, families needed different levels of support. The Church has seen some successful examples: using social media and Facebook live to hold parent support groups, using Zoom to hold a community storytime and craft group, and hosting socially distanced family picnics.</p><p>For older children and parents, the Church launched 'Faith at Home' to focus on inspirational experiences, using age-appropriate resources to grow together in faith. It has been an effective way to use schools, church leaders and chaplains to support young peoples development.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 04/03/2021 15:34:36 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
	tabling member	4865 label Biography information for Miriam Cates

1299470

	registered interest
	date	04/03/2021
	answering body	Church Commissioners
	answering dept id	9
	answering dept short name	Church Commissioners
	answering dept sort name	Church Commissioners
	hansard heading	Families: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to support family life during the covid-19 lockdown.
	tabling member constituency	Derbyshire Dales
	tabling member printed	Miss Sarah Dines
	uin	912871
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2021 answer text <p>The clergy have continued to support families and vulnerable people throughout the pandemic, but particular attention has been given to the bereaved in this very difficult year. Recent research by the Church of England has shown six out of ten people have lost someone they know in the last year and that those aged 18 to 30 have been particularly badly affected. In addition to its support for bereaved families in communities across the country, the Church of England has continued its work preparing couples for marriage. The Church will be supporting National Marriage Week and there are lots of resources available to the parishes.</p><p>The Church is pleased to be working with the Government to implement changes to marriage registration, the new regulations will come into force from the 4th of May allowing any parent of a bride and groom to have their names entered into the official register of marriages. This reform among several others in the new regulations will specifically enable mothers to be recognised equally to fathers on the certificate. I want to pay tribute to my predecessor Dame Caroline Spelman, Tim Loughton MP and the Lord Bishop of St Albans who along with the campaigners worked so hard to change the law.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 04/03/2021 16:00:20 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
	tabling member	4816 label Biography information for Miss Sarah Dines

1234974

	registered interest
	date	16/09/2020
	answering body	Church Commissioners
	answering dept id	9
	answering dept short name	Church Commissioners
	answering dept sort name	Church Commissioners
	hansard heading	Church of England: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Church of England has made of the effectiveness of its communication strategy during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	91036
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2020 answer text <p>The most recent assessment of the effectiveness of the Church of England’s Communications strategy during the covid-19 outbreak was prepared for the General Synod in June 2020. The full document can be read here:</p><p><a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.churchofengland.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2020-06%2FGS%2520Misc%25201249%2520Covid-19%2520Response.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7Csimon.stanley%40churchofengland.org%7Ca6a7f4bbabc6447ec03e08d85ee3db79%7C95e2463b3ab047b49ac1587c77ee84f0%7C0%7C1%7C637363680021587178&amp;sdata=2nPhHJNRY1HJnWc2gkIw%2FkgcYuFC6PTOlpW20S1MNTE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/GS%20Misc%201249%20Covid-19%20Response.pdf</a></p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 22/09/2020 10:46:35 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon