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HANSARDCost of Living: Support for FamiliesWonderful! That café offers low-cost refreshments and light lunches at an affordable cost. My hon. Friend’s constituency really is a fantastic example of community support in the…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDSupport for Christians in PalestineThe Church remains steadfast in its support for Palestinians. The relentless attacks on the Christian population in Palestine and the wider region by the Israeli Government are…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDChurches: Disabled AccessThe Church of England is committed to improving accessibility, so that all who wish to attend churches, whether for worship or community activities, are able to do so. Parishes…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDChurches: Disabled AccessI thank my hon. Friend for his question and note all his work in this area; he is a true champion for disabled people, especially since coming to this place. The opening of the…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDCost of Living: Support for FamiliesThe Church delivers community projects across the country to support individuals and families with the cost of living. These programmes offer practical support, companionship and…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDCost of Living: Support for FamiliesI join my hon. Friend in noting the incredible work in his constituency and the work of Rev. Jokey at both St Paul’s and St Mary’s churches. I believe that St Paul’s runs the…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDPlaces of Worship Renewal FundThe places of worship renewal fund was announced at the start of this year and formally launched in May. Historic England is managing the operation of the new fund on behalf of…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDPlaces of Worship Renewal FundThe National Church Institutions are very conscious that the new places of worship fund is not available in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. My hon. Friend is correct to say…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDPlaces of Worship Renewal FundWhat a fantastic question. My hon. Friend champions the beautiful churches across his constituency, and he is absolutely right to highlight both their cultural importance and the…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDSupport for Christians in PalestineI thank my hon. Friend for raising this important issue. It is clear that the Israeli Government are breaching international law, and this must be called out. The attacks on…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDSupport for Christians in PalestineI thank the hon. Member for his question. He may or may not be aware that the situation in Palestine and across the region features regularly at Church Commissioners questions,…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sI thank the Secretary of State and the Government for the decisive action they are taking in introducing a ban on social media for under-16s; I know that many teachers, parents…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseI thank the Chancellor for her statement and welcome the measures she has announced, which will have a huge impact and support many of my constituents and businesses in Battersea.…21 May 2026HANSARDChristians in PalestineThe Church remains steadfast in its support for Palestinians. The Bishops of Southwark, Gloucester, Chelmsford and Norwich have publicly highlighted their concerns by condemning…16 Apr 2026HANSARDChristians in PalestineThe closure of the Holy Sepulchre by the Israeli Government was totally unacceptable. It was an unprecedented step, and representations by all Churches were made at the highest…16 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren and Young PeopleParishes across England run tens of thousands of community projects, including parent and toddler groups, holiday clubs, and breakfast and after-school provision. Under its vision…16 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren and Young PeopleI express my thanks to all the churches in my hon. Friend’s constituency for their work in supporting families and young people in Telford, and I especially congratulate Rev.…16 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren and Young PeopleThe right hon. Member highlights the true value of what can happen in our local communities when churches, local authorities and all other stakeholders work together. Yes, I will…16 Apr 2026HANSARDProject SpireThe Church engages with the Charity Commission on a range of issues, and the Church Commissioners have held informal discussions with it on Project Spire, which is the Church’s…16 Apr 2026HANSARDProject SpireI could refer the right hon. Member to the many answers I have given to written and oral questions on this issue. As I have said, the Church is having informal discussions with…16 Apr 2026