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HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeI hope that both St Paulinus church and Christ church will be eligible for the new places of worship renewal fund. While we await publication of further guidance, I again advise…16 Apr 2026HANSARDPlaces of Worship Renewal FundHe couldn’t keep up with his children, obviously! [ Laughter. ] Apologies, Mr Speaker. The new places of worship renewal fund will be managed by Historic England on behalf of the…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 2026HANSARDPlaces of Worship Renewal FundI can confirm that I have met colleagues in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on numerous occasions, most recently the Minister for Heritage just before Easter recess.…16 Apr 2026HANSARDChild PovertyThat is an excellent question from my hon. Friend. Yes, the Church works continuously to develop local churches together and interfaith networks, encouraging all faith communities…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 2026HANSARD Women’s Health StrategyI welcome the Government’s renewed women’s health strategy and their efforts to tackle the ethnic disparities that still exist in the healthcare system. Placing women’s voices at…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArchbishop of CanterburyI will certainly raise that issue on the hon. Member’s behalf.16 Apr 2026HANSARD Knife CrimeI thank the Minister for her statement, and welcome the Government’s plan to halve knife crime in a decade. In my constituency we have seen far too many lives taken as a result of…14 Apr 2026HANSARDTransport Accessibility for Disabled PeopleI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Brentford and Isleworth (Ruth Cadbury) on her sterling work as Chair of the Transport Committee, and I thank the Backbench Business…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTransport Accessibility for Disabled PeopleI congratulate my hon. Friend on her opening speech. Does she agree that society’s disabling barriers prevent disabled people from being able to have accessible transport, and…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTransport Accessibility for Disabled PeopleThank you. This place is not accessible either, because I need someone to tell me when my time is running out, but we will work on that, too. We need solid infrastructure, backed…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTransport Accessibility for Disabled PeopleI thank my right hon. Friend for his intervention, because he is absolutely spot on. We can have all the infrastructure in the world, but if we do not have the workforce to manage…26 Mar 2026HANSARDPhone Use in SchoolsI am pleased that the Government are looking at ways to protect our children and young people when it comes to the use of screens. It is vital that teachers, parents and young…02 Mar 2026HANSARDChurch Attendance: Christmas 2025I thank my hon. Friend for his question. As I say, anecdotal evidence suggests that attendance is growing, especially in urban areas and among young people. The Church of England…26 Feb 2026HANSARDDeprived CommunitiesThe Church remains a major investor in deprived communities. Funding for the period from 2026 to 2028 has reached a record £430 million, focusing on strengthening ministry and…26 Feb 2026HANSARDHistorical Forced Adoptions: Formal ApologyThe Church of England has expressed heartfelt sorrow and regret that anyone has been hurt. The National Church Institutions are engaging with a range of stakeholders, including,…26 Feb 2026HANSARDDeprived CommunitiesThat is what I was going to say.26 Feb 2026HANSARDChristian Communities in PalestineThe hon. Lady makes an important point; the issue is about how the Church works across faith-based organisations to be the leaders of peace. The Church works closely with the…26 Feb 2026HANSARDChurch Attendance: Christmas 2025I could not have put it better myself. It is the best good news story which must be shared, and we will continue to lift up our voices and share that great story.26 Feb 2026