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star this property date less than 2020-05-11more like thismore than 2020-05-11
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Church Commissioners more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Church Commissioners remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Churches: Coronavirus more like this
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star this property question text To ask the right hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is planning to take to allow it to reopen churches as soon as possible while limiting the risk of spreading covid-19. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Romford more like this
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Andrew Rosindell more like this
star this property uin 45018 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
star this property answer text <p>The Church of England is committed to the reopening of buildings in a phased way, in accordance with the rules, restrictions and timetable established by Government. On 5<sup>th</sup> May the House of Bishops issued guidance, which can be seen here: <a href="https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/news/house-bishops-backs-phased-approach-revising-access-church-buildings" target="_blank">https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/news/house-bishops-backs-phased-approach-revising-access-church-buildings</a></p><p>We are working with Government and with representatives of the heritage planning sector to assess the need for building adaptations related to public safety in our cathedral and church buildings, and in particular temporary additions or changes that might need to be made to enable social distancing and proper hygiene. We are committed to enabling our churches and cathedrals to make such changes as might be needed to allow them to reopen safely.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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less than 2020-05-18T16:06:28.87Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-18T16:06:28.87Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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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 Andrew Rosindell more like this
1194322
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-05-11more like thismore than 2020-05-11
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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 remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Churches: Coronavirus 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 To ask the right hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps is the Government taking to work with churches and dioceses to ensure the safe opening of churches for religious worship. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Bosworth more like this
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Dr Luke Evans more like this
star this property uin 45480 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
star this property answer text <p>The Church of England is committed to the reopening of buildings in a phased way, in accordance with the rules, restrictions and timetable established by Government. On 5<sup>th</sup> May the House of Bishops issued guidance, which can be seen here: <a href="https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/news/house-bishops-backs-phased-approach-revising-access-church-buildings" target="_blank">https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/news/house-bishops-backs-phased-approach-revising-access-church-buildings</a></p><p>We are working with Government and with representatives of the heritage planning sector to assess the need for building adaptations related to public safety in our cathedral and church buildings, and in particular temporary additions or changes that might need to be made to enable social distancing and proper hygiene. We are committed to enabling our churches and cathedrals to make such changes as might be needed to allow them to reopen safely.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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less than 2020-05-18T16:07:34.443Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-18T16:07:34.443Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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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 Dr Luke Evans more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-07-06more like thismore than 2020-07-06
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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 remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Churches: Coronavirus 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 To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what the timescale is for allowing churches to resume choir singing; and what guidance will be published for churches on resuming choir singing safely during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Streatham more like this
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Bell Ribeiro-Addy more like this
star this property uin 69712 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-07-10more like thismore than 2020-07-10
star this property answer text <p>The timescale for allowing churches to resume choral singing is a matter for Public Health England and the Government. The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government published updated guidance on the 9<sup>th</sup> July, which can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-places-of-worship-during-the-pandemic-from-4-july/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-places-of-worship-during-the-pandemic-from-4-july" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-places-of-worship-during-the-pandemic-from-4-july/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-places-of-worship-during-the-pandemic-from-4-july</a></p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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less than 2020-07-10T17:43:20.523Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-10T17:43:20.523Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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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 Bell Ribeiro-Addy more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-08-28more like thismore than 2020-08-28
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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 remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Weddings: Coronavirus more like this
star this property house id 1 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 he is taking to ensure the accuracy of guidance issue to people planning weddings to (a) protect the finances of those people and minimise disruption to weddings. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Huddersfield more like this
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Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
star this property uin 81536 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-09-14more like thismore than 2020-09-14
star this property answer text <p>Weddings are permitted in places of worship, providing certain public health criteria are met, including an advised maximum number of 30 people in attendance.</p><p>Up to date guidance for clergy on weddings and COVID-19 is provided on the Church of England website at: <a href="https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/COVID%2019%20advice%20for%20Clergy%20Conducting%20Weddings%20v5.1.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/COVID%2019%20advice%20for%20Clergy%20Conducting%20Weddings%20v5.1.pdf</a></p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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less than 2020-09-14T16:11:52.887Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-14T16:11:52.887Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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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 Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-09-07more like thismore than 2020-09-07
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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 remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Churches: Greater London 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 assessment he has made of the financial effect on central London parishes of the congestion charge being levied on Sundays. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency The Wrekin more like this
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Mark Pritchard more like this
star this property uin 85999 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-09-14more like thismore than 2020-09-14
star this property answer text <p>I am aware of the pressure the extension of the congestion charge is placing on all who worship in those London parishes that are located within the boundary of the charge, and who must travel to them from outside that boundary. Though the Church Commissioners have not made formal representations, I am aware that approaches have been made to the Mayor of London by Churches Together in Westminster including St Martin-in-the-Fields and St James's, Piccadilly, alongside other denominations and faiths. Concern has been raised about the knock-on impact on social action project work carried out by many central London places of worship, which may see a fall in donations as a result of fewer regular worshippers or visitors.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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less than 2020-09-14T16:12:40.36Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-14T16:12:40.36Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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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 Mark Pritchard more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-09-08more like thismore than 2020-09-08
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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 remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Church Schools: Coronavirus more like this
star this property house id 1 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 Church of England is taking to support children to return to school as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
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Jim Shannon more like this
star this property uin 86657 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-09-14more like thismore than 2020-09-14
star this property answer text <p>During the period of lockdown Church of England schools remained open to the children of key workers and to vulnerable children, with teachers working extremely hard to provide support for children at school and those who remained at home.</p><p>Church of England schools continue to follow national guidelines on opening and teaching during the current stage of the pandemic.</p><p>Parishes have supported local schools and teachers during this difficult time, with examples including donations of equipment for pupils, and parish rooms and halls being made available for use as extra classrooms in cases where social distancing has required it.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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less than 2020-09-14T16:16:07.97Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-14T16:16:07.97Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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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 Jim Shannon more like this
1232232
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star this property date less than 2020-09-08more like thismore than 2020-09-08
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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 remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Christianity: Oppression 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 assessment the Church of England has made of the extent of the global persecution of Christians during the covid-19 pandemic. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
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Jim Shannon more like this
star this property uin 86658 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-09-14more like thismore than 2020-09-14
star this property answer text <p>The Church of England is in regular communication with the Government and the Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion and Belief on the issue of persecution of Christians worldwide.</p><p>The Covid-19 pandemic is exacerbating the challenges facing Christians who have experienced persecution in some parts of the world as well as Christians and other faith groups in contexts of civil war. The leaders of the Anglican Communion are in close contact with each other to support in practical and prayerful ways.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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less than 2020-09-14T16:18:07.707Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-14T16:18:07.707Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-09-08more like thismore than 2020-09-08
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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 remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Churches: Coronavirus 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 progress the Church of England is making on reopening (a) churches and (b) cathedrals for (i) worship, (ii) weddings and (Iii) other ceremonies. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
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Jim Shannon more like this
star this property uin 86659 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-09-14more like thismore than 2020-09-14
star this property answer text <p>Worship, weddings, christenings and funerals in COVID-secure church buildings where appropriate social distancing can be achieved, remain permitted and are unaffected by the most recent Government announcement. The Church of England's most up to date guidance on COVID can be seen here: <a href="https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches" target="_blank">https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches</a></p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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less than 2020-09-14T16:17:41.793Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-14T16:17:41.793Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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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 Jim Shannon more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-09-08more like thismore than 2020-09-08
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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 remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Churches 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 progress the Church of England is making on its plans to establish 2,700 churches over the next ten years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
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Jim Shannon more like this
star this property uin 86660 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-09-14more like thismore than 2020-09-14
star this property answer text <p>In July 2020 the Church of England announced a Funding package worth £24 million to increase its presence in urban and deprived areas. More information can be found at: <a href="https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/news/church-england-awards-ps24-million-grants-spread-christian-faith-towns-and" target="_blank">https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/news/church-england-awards-ps24-million-grants-spread-christian-faith-towns-and</a></p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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less than 2020-09-14T16:18:55.31Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-14T16:18:55.31Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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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 Jim Shannon more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-09-08more like thismore than 2020-09-08
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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 remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Ordination 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 progress the Church of England has been made on increasing the number of ordinands. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
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Jim Shannon more like this
star this property uin 86661 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-09-14more like thismore than 2020-09-14
star this property answer text <p>550 people began training for ordained ministry in the Church of England last year and 570 deacons were ordained in 2019 to a curacy parish.</p><p>The number of stipendiaries, or paid clergy, remained stable at 7,700, between 2018 and 2019, following a period of decline. There were 7,830 Readers or licensed lay ministers compared to just under 10,000 in 2010. Readers and licensed lay ministers are not ordained but can lead worship and preach in churches, among other roles.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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less than 2020-09-14T16:19:16.977Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-14T16:19:16.977Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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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 Jim Shannon more like this