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HANSARD Welfare SpendingMy right hon. Friend is making a great introduction, because the Conservatives clearly need to be reminded of their failures over 14 years in government. During their time in…04 Nov 2025HANSARDAccess to Work Scheme9. What steps he is taking to improve the Access to Work scheme.27 Oct 2025HANSARDAccess to Work SchemeThe Access to Work scheme provides vital support, and it is one of the best forms of support for blind and partially sighted workers, but when their awards come up for review,…27 Oct 2025HANSARDArchbishop of Canterbury: Appointment ProcessOn 3 October, after 11 months, Bishop Sarah Mullally was appointed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. This is an historic appointment, as she is the first woman to be…16 Oct 2025HANSARDArchbishop of Canterbury: Appointment ProcessMy hon. Friend makes some very good points, and I thank her for her words and good wishes. She is a true champion of women’s rights, but also of women in leadership. I want to…16 Oct 2025HANSARDCommunity Relations: Impact of Church LeadersMy thoughts and prayers are with those communities affected by the tragic attack at Heaton Park synagogue, as well as that at the mosque in Sussex. The Church of England responded…16 Oct 2025HANSARDArchbishop of Canterbury: Appointment ProcessMy hon. Friend makes a really important point. Across this House, I think we would all congratulate and celebrate all the women in leadership within our Church. Indeed, just last…16 Oct 2025HANSARDCommunity Relations: Impact of Church LeadersThe Church of England has a presence in every community in England, and provides support to its clergy and other faith communities through its presence and engagement initiative.…16 Oct 2025HANSARDCommunity Relations: Impact of Church LeadersI recognise and commend the work of all churches that are standing up for minority communities, refugees and those seeking asylum. Our diversity is our strength, and our strength…16 Oct 2025HANSARDSmall Churches in Rural ConstituenciesThe hon. Gentleman raises an important point. That overlaps with what is happening at local government level, but also with what the Church Commissioners are doing. I will write…16 Oct 2025HANSARDSmall Churches in Rural ConstituenciesAgain, I am sorry to hear about the right hon. Member’s constituency and the number of churches that are no longer in operation. I will certainly ensure that whatever best…16 Oct 2025HANSARDPersecuted ChristiansThe Church of England supports efforts to defend international religious freedoms for Christians or whichever religious group faces persecution. The Church has created…16 Oct 2025HANSARDCommunity Relations: Impact of Church LeadersI am always happy to meet hon. Members about any issue they wish to raise. I pay tribute to the hon. Gentleman’s church, which is working in partnership with the food bank. There…16 Oct 2025HANSARDSmall Churches in Rural ConstituenciesRural churches play an important role in the life and wellbeing of their communities. Funding has been allocated by the National Church Institutions in recognition of that, and it…16 Oct 2025HANSARDPersecuted ChristiansI am sure that across the House we can all agree that the situation in Sudan is desperate. The Church of England dioceses have given financial support and practical aid and worked…16 Oct 2025HANSARDSupporting Freedom of Religion or Belief AbroadThe Prime Minister’s special envoy for freedom of religion or belief launched the Government’s new strategy on 8 July this year, and the Church welcomes that continuing…16 Oct 2025HANSARDSmall Churches in Rural ConstituenciesI am truly sorry to hear about the closure of St John the Baptist church. As I have highlighted, in recognition of the importance of supporting churches in rural communities, the…16 Oct 2025HANSARDSmall Churches in Rural ConstituenciesI would be very happy to meet my hon. Friend.16 Oct 2025HANSARDSupporting Freedom of Religion or Belief AbroadI always welcome the contributions of the hon. Member in Church Commissioners questions, and he raises a really important point. As I said, the Church continues to have dialogue…16 Oct 2025HANSARDSupporting Freedom of Religion or Belief AbroadThe Church is in regular dialogue with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and welcomes the Government’s continued commitment to implementing the findings of the…16 Oct 2025