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HANSARDChurch of England: Racial InjusticeThe Church’s role in slavery is truly shameful. It is only right that it takes action to recognise its links to the transatlantic enslavement of Africans. No amount of money would…16 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeYes.16 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeI absolutely recognise the importance of the scheme and the difference that the cathedral’s social impact projects are making in her community. I would be very happy to put my…16 Jan 2025HANSARDMakin ReviewMy hon. Friend rightly raises the work that her own bishop has been doing in her constituency on this issue. Following the Makin review, colleagues such as my hon. Friend and many…16 Jan 2025HANSARDMakin ReviewIndependent scrutiny of the Church’s safeguarding work is extremely important. The Church commissioned a series of audits on dioceses and cathedrals by independent safeguarding…16 Jan 2025HANSARDHyde Park EstateI am sure that those managing and maintaining the estate are looking at all those issues, but I would be happy to write to the hon. Gentleman with further information.16 Jan 2025HANSARDHyde Park EstateOf course I congratulate the residents on their hard work. I know from my constituency about the challenges around increases in service charges; it is so important that they are…16 Jan 2025HANSARDHyde Park EstateThe Hyde Park estate has been managed by the Church Commissioners for over 150 years, and they are committed to its long-term stewardship. As responsible landlords, the…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 2025HANSARDMakin ReviewThe right hon. Member makes a critical point. It is so important for the Church to view this as the chance to turn a corner and make it a watershed moment. We need change, and…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 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 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. I welcome the Government’s plans to tackle youth violence, but also to prioritise early intervention. In Battersea, brilliant organisations such as Carney’s Community are…13 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseA very happy new year to you, Madam Deputy Speaker. The listed places of worship grant scheme permits VAT to be refunded on repairs to some of our oldest church buildings, as well…09 Jan 2025HANSARDLeasehold ReformBattersea is home to a large number of leaseholders, many of whom have had to face astronomically high service charges from what we all know are unscrupulous management agents. I…02 Dec 2024HANSARDHistoric Places of WorshipThe national Church institutions have invested £11 million in the Buildings for Mission fund, which provides money for repairs, specialist advice and grants to parishes of up to…28 Nov 2024HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeThe listed places of worship grant scheme, which is clearly dominating questions today, enables VAT to be refunded for repairs to our oldest and most precious churches and…28 Nov 2024HANSARDHistoric Church Preservation: NorthumberlandThe historic churches of Northumberland are among the oldest and most architecturally significant in our country. Any church can apply for support from the £11 million Buildings…28 Nov 2024HANSARDChurch-owned Hospices: Assisted DyingChurches nationwide provide chaplaincy and grief counselling services to hospices, patients and their families. Many modern hospices started off as Church-affiliated institutions…28 Nov 2024HANSARDHistoric Places of WorshipMy hon. Friend is a strong advocate for the churches in her constituency. I am pleased to hear her mention that St Andrew’s church is upgrading its heating system; hopefully, it…28 Nov 2024