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star this property date less than 2021-02-05more like thismore than 2021-02-05
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Church Commissioners more like this
star this property answering dept id 9 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Churches: Fees and Charges more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Commissioners plan to take to enforce the Statutory Fees Table fixed church fees by law, in response to reports of a number of churches inflating costs on their websites which may deter people from marrying in their local church. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield remove filter
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Michael Fabricant more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-02-12more like thismore than 2021-02-12
star this property answer text <p>The Church of England wishes to welcome all couples eligible to be married in its churches. The Church provides <a href="https://www.yourchurchwedding.org/" target="_blank">yourchurchwedding.org</a> as a resource to couples seeking information about all aspects of a church wedding, and this has proven to be a popular resource which is now used by over a million couples a year.</p><p>The General Synod and Parliament approve the fees charged by the parishes of the Church of England for these and other services via the Parochial Fees Order. Details of the current fees set for 2021 can be found here:</p><p><a href="https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/Parochial%20Fees%20A4_21.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/Parochial%20Fees%20A4_21.pdf</a></p><p>The cost of getting married in a church remains very modest when compared to other locations. Weddings are bespoke services, and all churches have a basic charge that covers the ceremony, including the calling of banns, the banns certificate, marriage certificate, and administration cost. Should a couple wish to opt for bells, choir, organist and flowers, etc. they are arranged by the parish for an additional fee to cover people's time and additional administration costs. An incumbent priest also has the discretion to waive some of the fees for pastoral reasons.</p><p>The National Church Life Events team has worked with Archdeacons across the country to encourage all parishes to distinguish between the statutory fee and additional charges clearer. The local Archdeacon would be best placed to discuss any individual case.</p>
star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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less than 2021-02-12T16:49:42.907Zmore like thismore than 2021-02-12T16:49:42.907Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-07-12more like thismore than 2021-07-12
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Church Commissioners more like this
star this property answering dept id 9 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Churches: Housing and Public Buildings more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, with reference to the article by the Revd Marcus Walker, Rector of the Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, London, entitled, Is this the last chance to save the Church of England, published in the Spectator on 10 July 2021, what assessment the Church has made of the implications for its policies of the (a) findings of Revd Walker and (b) potential merits of proposals to create 10,000 new lay-led churches in the next 10 years in private homes and public halls. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield remove filter
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 31286 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-07-15more like thismore than 2021-07-15
star this property answer text <p>The Reverend Dave Male, Director of Evangelism and Discipleship for the Church of England, addressed the inaccuracies in The Spectator and subsequent articles, in a statement issued on 8th July: “I am very aware that some recent commentary in media and social media purporting to set out the future direction of Church of England has caused real anxiety, hurt and pain to many. Some of this has been based on a fundamental confusion between the Church of England’s own emerging Vision and Strategy for the 2020s and beyond, which we will be discussing at the upcoming meeting of General Synod, and a separate initiative called Myriad to create 10,000 new lay-led churches - which is not a national Church of England project. It has been claimed in some places that there is a plan to dissolve the parish system, sideline or even replace trained clergy, especially paid clergy, or to get rid of our beautiful, historic church buildings. So I want to make it abundantly clear that the Church of England is committed, now as always, to the ministry of the whole people of God including to ordained ministry in our parishes.” The full statement can be read here: <a href="https://www.churchofengland.org/media-and-news/news-releases/clergy-and-parishes-heart-church-england-now-and-future" target="_blank">https://www.churchofengland.org/media-and-news/news-releases/clergy-and-parishes-heart-church-england-now-and-future</a></p><p>In his presidential address and in the subsequent debate on Vision and Strategy at the July General Synod, the Archbishop of York said that the Church needed more, not fewer vocations to ordination and that the limiting factor was the lack of vocations, not the valuable work of serving clergy across the country, of all forms of ministry.</p><p>The Archbishop of York’s presidential address can be read at <a href="https://www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-news/presidential-address-general-synod-july-2021" target="_blank">https://www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-news/presidential-address-general-synod-july-2021</a> and his presentation on the Vision and Strategy is here: <a href="https://www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-news/vision-and-strategy-address-general-synod-july-2021" target="_blank">https://www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-news/vision-and-strategy-address-general-synod-july-2021</a></p><p>More information about Vision and Strategy itself can be found here: <a href="https://www.churchofengland.org/about/leadership-and-governance/emerging-church-england/vision-church-england-2020s" target="_blank">https://www.churchofengland.org/about/leadership-and-governance/emerging-church-england/vision-church-england-2020s</a></p><p>Parishes remain at the heart of the Church of England's mission and ministry to the nation and the Church is delighted that growing numbers of people are answering the call to the priesthood. This year 591 clergy have committed themselves to ordained ministry within the Church, the largest number in over thirteen years. More information about vocations can be found here: <a href="https://www.churchofengland.org/media-and-news/news-releases/recommendations-stipendiary-ordained-ministry-training-highest" target="_blank">https://www.churchofengland.org/media-and-news/news-releases/recommendations-stipendiary-ordained-ministry-training-highest</a></p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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less than 2021-07-15T13:51:13.96Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-15T13:51:13.96Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant more like this
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star this property date less than 2016-11-25more like thismore than 2016-11-25
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Church Commissioners more like this
star this property answering dept id 9 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Clergy: Peterborough more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Church of England has made of the appropriateness of procedures and practice relating to the Dean of Peterborough Cathedral standing down. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield remove filter
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 54985 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-11-29more like thismore than 2016-11-29
star this property answer text <p>On 22 July 2016 Very Revd Charles Taylor announced his resignation from the Deanery of Peterborough with effect from 2 October 2016. His farewell service took place at the Cathedral on 1 October 2016. There has been no reason to review the appropriateness of procedures and practice relating to the resignation.</p><p>In July the Bishop of Peterborough announced his decision to hold a formal Bishop’s visitation of the cathedral to investigate and report on the financial management and the overall governance of the Cathedral. At the time the Bishop noted that “The Cathedral is going through a cash flow crisis. It is taking too long to pay some bills, and paying the staff at the end of the month has been a close thing twice recently.” In response to requests from the Bishop and cathedral Chapter the Church Commissioners have provided advice, support, and financial backup to help the cathedral in this situation. Whilst some progress is being made, this week the Commissioners intend to increase the loan facility they have made available to the cathedral.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Meriden more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Dame Caroline Spelman more like this
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less than 2016-11-29T16:48:45.193Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-29T16:48:45.193Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dame Caroline Spelman more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant more like this
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star this property date less than 2018-11-29more like thismore than 2018-11-29
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property answering dept id 7 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property hansard heading Local Enterprise Partnerships: West Midlands more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to reply to the letter from Andy Street, Metro Mayor of the West Midlands, on proposed changes to the geography of the Greater Birmingham and Solihull local enterprise partnership; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield remove filter
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 197323 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2018-12-07more like thismore than 2018-12-07
star this property answer text <p>The letter from Andy Street, Metro Mayor of the West Midlands, has been received. A response will be sent shortly.</p><p>Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) have been integral to economic growth across England since their establishment in 2010. This Government remains committed to strengthening LEPs to deliver ambitious strategies for growth and build an economy which is fit for the future.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Rossendale and Darwen more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Jake Berry more like this
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less than 2018-12-07T14:56:22.543Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-07T14:56:22.543Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Jake Berry more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-06-15more like thismore than 2020-06-15
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property answering dept id 7 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property hansard heading Local Government: Coronavirus more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text What recent steps his Department has taken to support the clinically extremely vulnerable during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield remove filter
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Michael Fabricant more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-06-16more like thismore than 2020-06-16
star this property answer text <p>At the start of this pandemic we advised Clinically Extremely Vulnerable people to shield - to not leave their homes and avoid face-to-face contact – and we set up the National Shielding Service; a huge logistical exercise unprecedented since the Second World War.</p><p>This has included delivering over 3 million free food boxes to date, securing priority supermarket slots, getting people’s medicines delivered to their doorstep, and social contact.</p><p>On 1 June, following clinical advice, we announced that clinically extremely vulnerable people in England can spend time outdoors with members of their household, or with one other person from another household if they live alone, while continuing to follow social distancing guidelines.</p><p>The next review will take place this week. As part of this, the Government will consider the next steps for shielding beyond 30 June. The Government will write to all individuals on the shielded patient list with information about next steps on shielding advice and the support that will be available to them after this review point.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Newark more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Robert Jenrick more like this
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less than 2020-06-16T08:30:28.577Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-16T08:30:28.577Z
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star this property label Biography information for Robert Jenrick more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-07-20more like thismore than 2020-07-20
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property answering dept id 7 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property hansard heading Local Enterprise Partnerships more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text What guidance his Department issues to local authorities on their membership of local enterprise partnerships; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield remove filter
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 904980 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-07-20more like thismore than 2020-07-20
star this property answer text <p>The Department has provided clear guidance on the membership of Local Enterprise Partnerships through our National Local Growth Assurance Framework.</p><p>Each Local Enterprise Partnership is required to set out the membership requirements of their Board and Sub-Boards in a Local Assurance Framework which should be published on their website.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Mr Simon Clarke more like this
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less than 2020-07-20T16:30:09.433Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-20T16:30:09.433Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Simon Clarke more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-05-12more like thismore than 2021-05-12
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property answering dept id 7 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property hansard heading Religious Buildings: Music more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he publish a timescale for allowing choral singing and performance to resume in English cathedrals and churches as covid-19 restrictions are eased; and if he will make a statement. more like this
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Michael Fabricant more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-05-19more like thismore than 2021-05-19
star this property answer text <p>The roadmap to reopening published on 22 February set out the steps by which restrictions on activities will be lifted and the considerations that will determine the rate of progress. Singing, playing some musical instruments, shouting and physical activity increases the risk of transmission through small droplets and aerosols and the cumulative effect of aerosol transmission means the more people involved, the higher the risk of transmission. <br> <br> From 17 May, when Step 3 of the roadmap is taken, indoors in a Place of Worship a group of up to 6 amateur singers can perform, or rehearse for performance. There is no limit on the number of professional singers but they should follow guidance for the performing arts. Outdoors, the congregation may join in with singing in multiple groups of up to 30. Congregation members should continue to follow social distancing rules. A decision on whether to allow larger performances and communal singing in a place of worship will be taken as we approach Step 4 of the roadmap, no earlier than 21 June.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Walsall North more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Eddie Hughes more like this
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less than 2021-05-19T16:05:29.173Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-19T16:05:29.173Z
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star this property label Biography information for Eddie Hughes more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-01-06more like thismore than 2020-01-06
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Sign Language: Education more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) adding the teaching of basic English Sign Language to the curriculum and (b) providing support and guidance to schools in the teaching of sign language. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield remove filter
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 384 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-13more like thismore than 2020-01-13
star this property answer text <p>The Government is committed to supporting the education of all children and young people with special educational needs or a disability, including those with a hearing impairment.</p><p>The Department is aiming to introduce a GCSE in British Sign Language as soon as possible, so long as it proves possible to develop a qualification that meets the rigorous requirements that apply to all GCSEs. The Department is currently working with subject experts to develop draft subject content.</p><p>Schools may choose to offer basic sign language in their individual school curriculum or include it as part of their extra-curricular activities programme.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
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less than 2020-01-13T17:40:31.32Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-13T17:40:31.32Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-11-28more like thismore than 2022-11-28
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Schools: Antisemitism more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the article in the Jewish Chronicle article entitled Children chant massacre-Jews song at North London school, published 24 November, if she will make an assessment of the implications for her Department’s policies of the events reported in that article. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield remove filter
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 97437 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-12-06more like thismore than 2022-12-06
star this property answer text <p>All registered independent schools must, as a condition of registration, meet the Independent School Standards (ISS). The ISS include, among other things, an obligation to provide teaching that does not undermine the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, and provide personal, social, health and economic education which encourages respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010.</p><p>The Government takes allegations seriously and, where appropriate, will investigate further. The school in question was inspected in October 2022. The Department awaits the publication of the final report of that inspection, confirming whether those standards were met. The Department will consider this report carefully before deciding what regulatory steps are appropriate, in line with the published policy.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
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less than 2022-12-06T14:14:00.953Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-06T14:14:00.953Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant more like this
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star this property date less than 2023-07-03more like thismore than 2023-07-03
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Teachers: Pay more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will hold discussions with teacher and school leader unions on teachers pay. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lichfield remove filter
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Michael Fabricant more like this
star this property uin 191997 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-07-11more like thismore than 2023-07-11
star this property answer text <p>The Government and the education trade unions, the ASCL, NAHT, NASUWT and NEU, took part in a period of intensive talks between 17 March and 23 March 2023, with over 200 hours of Ministers’ and officials’ time spent on these talks, after which an in principle offer was made by the Government. This offer comprised a package of pay and non-pay related measures. Unfortunately, the four trade unions rejected this fair and funded offer.</p><p>Following the unions’ rejection of the Government’s March pay offer, teacher pay for next year will go through an independent pay review process as usual. The School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) makes recommendations on the pay of teachers in England and reports to the Secretary of State for Education and the Prime Minister.</p><p>As part of the normal process, the STRB has now submitted its recommendations to the Government on teacher pay for 2023/24. The Department will be considering the recommendations and will publish its response in the usual way.</p><p>The Department will continue to engage regularly with teaching and leadership unions on policy developments as usual.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 192175 more like this
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less than 2023-07-11T15:07:39.58Zmore like thismore than 2023-07-11T15:07:39.58Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Michael Fabricant more like this