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HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeThe hon. Member has raised this issue at Church Commissioner questions previously, and he is right to continue to do so. Although the scheme is being extended until March 2026, we…27 Feb 2025HANSARDDiocese of JerusalemThe situation in Gaza and the west bank is devastating, and the Church continues to support the diocese of Jerusalem through prayer, financial assistance and advocacy. The…27 Feb 2025HANSARDDiocese of JerusalemI mentioned funds in my response to my hon. Friend the Member for Edmonton and Winchmore Hill (Kate Osamor). I can certainly write to the hon. Gentleman about the discussions that…27 Feb 2025HANSARDDiocese of JerusalemThere is no safe place on the west bank, including in East Jerusalem, for Palestinians. The attacks on the Christian community there are focused on seizing land and property, and…27 Feb 2025HANSARDCathedrals: Local Economic ContributionThe right hon. Member is a true champion of cathedrals, and particularly the one in his constituency. It was a pleasure to meet him to explore issues that he has raised. Research…27 Feb 2025HANSARDArchbishop of Canterbury AppointmentI thank my hon. Friend for her fantastic and poignant question. Historical and recent safeguarding failures have eroded trust in the Church. To rebuild and restore that trust, the…27 Feb 2025HANSARDArchbishop of Canterbury AppointmentThe Crown Nominations Commission, chaired by Lord Evans, will oversee the appointment of a new archbishop. A public consultation is under way— I encourage all hon. Members to…27 Feb 2025HANSARDChurch Organs: Legislative ProtectionAgain, my hon. Friend highlights the importance and significance of preserving instruments, particularly the one at St Margaret’s. I would be happy to write to her to suggest…27 Feb 2025HANSARDChurch of Scotland: Declining CongregationsThe National Church Institutions and the Church of Scotland signed the Columba declaration, committing to joint dialogue on a range of issues. I understand that they meet…27 Feb 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeAs I set out in Church Commissioner questions in January, the listed places of worship scheme is an effective way to deliver transformational benefits to local communities. The…27 Feb 2025HANSARDChurch Organs: Legislative ProtectionMy hon. Friend will know that I do not answer for the Church of Scotland, and that heritage and culture is a devolved matter, but when a parish church is to close, the Church of…27 Feb 2025HANSARD Pavement ParkingI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the law relating to parking on verges and footways in England outside of Greater London and in Wales. The Bill would…29 Jan 2025HANSARDSpecialist Teachers: Disabled ChildrenResearch in June 2023 found that only 56% of teachers in mainstream schools felt confident about supporting children with a special educational need or disability. Today, that…27 Jan 2025HANSARDSpecialist Teachers: Disabled Children15. What steps she is taking to ensure that disabled children have access to specialist teachers.27 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeI know that St Michael’s church in Linlithgow in my hon. Friend’s constituency is a beautiful medieval church with strong community links and engagement. Although I am accountable…16 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeYes.16 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeI will certainly share the hon. Member’s thoughts, but I am happy to write to him with further details on other spaces where he can get more information on how he can support…16 Jan 2025HANSARDMakin ReviewThe Makin report made clear the devastating abuse suffered by children and young people at the hands of John Smyth. In the meeting I had with representatives from the Archbishops’…16 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeI thank the hon. Member for the question. As he will have heard throughout this Question Time, we are keen to ensure that the listed places of worship grant scheme continues,…16 Jan 2025HANSARDChurch of England: Racial InjusticeIn 2020 the House of Bishops created the archbishops’ anti-racism taskforce, followed by the archbishops’ commission for racial justice, to continue the work of tackling racial…16 Jan 2025