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HANSARDLandholdings MapI reassure the hon. Lady that the process initiated by the archbishops’ housing commission of mapping as much of the Church of England’s land as possible has begun. It includes…22 Apr 2021HANSARDFamilies and MarriagesMy hon. Friend is right to raise all those issues. We know that it is generally far better for the mental health of children that they are in school, which is why Church schools…22 Apr 2021HANSARDFamilies and MarriagesMy hon. Friend will be delighted to learn that the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have launched a families and households commission, which will be chaired by Professor Janet…22 Apr 2021HANSARDConversion TherapyI thank my hon. Friend for making that point. The Prime Minister remains resolutely committed to prohibiting the imposition of any harmful and unnecessary practice in this area,…22 Apr 2021HANSARDConversion TherapyThe Church of England’s General Synod passed a resolution in 2017 calling on the Government to end conversion therapy, to prevent vulnerable people from being subjected to…22 Apr 2021HANSARDOnline Worship: Church AttendanceIncreasing numbers of churches are now open again across the country, and while online services will no doubt continue, they are not seen as a substitute for meeting in person.…22 Apr 2021HANSARDIsrael and the Palestinians: Supporting PeaceI am pleased to hear what my right hon. Friend says. Does he agree, though, that a just and lasting peace must be built on the rule of law, with severe consequences for systematic…20 Apr 2021HANSARDIsrael and the Palestinians: Supporting PeaceWhat diplomatic steps he is taking to support peace between Israel and the Palestinians.20 Apr 2021HANSARD Strength of the UK’s Armed ForcesThe strength of our armed forces does not just rest in the capability of our military hardware. It relies on the skills, dedication and years of experience gained through the…14 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhile the NHS acted heroically when the pandemic first hit, what lessons have been learned about translating the learnings of junior doctors and experienced nurses into policy…13 Apr 2021HANSARDOnline Junk Food AdvertisingDoes the Minister agree that ending junk food marketing online is hardly an outrageous assault on our freedoms, would remove 12.5 billion calories a year from children’s diets,…13 Apr 2021HANSARDOnline Junk Food AdvertisingWhat steps his Department is taking to limit online junk food advertising to children.13 Apr 2021HANSARDCathedrals Measure
Diocesan Boards of Education MeasureThank you very much, Mr Gray. I thank the hon. Gentleman for his remarks and particularly his welcome for the measures to improve safeguarding. The Archbishop of Canterbury is on…13 Apr 2021HANSARDCathedrals Measure
Diocesan Boards of Education MeasureAs always, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I shall be as speedy as I can so as not to detain colleagues for too long. Before I start my remarks on the…13 Apr 2021HANSARDCathedrals Measure
Diocesan Boards of Education MeasureI beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Cathedrals Measure (HC 1260).13 Apr 2021HANSARDCathedrals Measure
Diocesan Boards of Education MeasureThe hon. Gentleman is right that the Church, like any institution run by human beings, has clearly not got everything right in the past. However, from all my dealings with the…13 Apr 2021HANSARDCathedrals Measure
Diocesan Boards of Education MeasureI welcome the hon. Gentleman’s probing of this question. Although, as he said, it is slightly outside the scope of this measure, I know that where someone—like your very…13 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghAs we meet to pay our respects to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, our thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty the Queen and her children, grandchildren…12 Apr 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care UpdateGiven the link between covid deaths and obesity, does the Secretary of State share my concern that children from the poorest constituencies are being the most heavily targeted by…18 Mar 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Day 2021It is a great pleasure to take part in this Commonwealth Day debate. I do so as the Prime Minister’s trade envoy to South Africa. Africa is, of course, home to a number of…16 Mar 2021