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HANSARDBurial Provision in England and WalesThe Church of England has a responsibility and common-law duty to bury all members of a parish living within its boundaries in a churchyard according to the rites of the Church of…22 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Curry. I begin by acknowledging reverence for all contributors to this debate, which touches on our deepest emotions:…19 Sept 2025HANSARDCraft Industry: SupportMy Lords, it is a great privilege to take part in this debate. I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Freyberg, for bringing it forward. I echo much of what was said by my right…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025My Lords, there are things to welcome in the spending review: I would point in particular to His Majesty’s Government’s steps to support the most vulnerable, tackle regional…12 Jun 2025HANSARDChancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) MeasureThat this House do direct that, in accordance with the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919, the Chancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) Measure be presented to…31 Mar 2025HANSARDChancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) MeasureMy Lords, this Measure rationalises the legal basis on which the Church Commissioners are obliged to provide funds to repair the chancels of certain parish churches. The existing…31 Mar 2025HANSARDChancel Repair (Church Commissioners’ Liability) MeasureMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for the comments that have been made, and I am especially grateful for the interest and support of Methodists, who view the matter from a different…31 Mar 2025HANSARDChurch Funds Investment MeasureThat this House do direct that, in accordance with the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919, the Church Funds Investment Measure be presented to His Majesty for the Royal…31 Mar 2025HANSARDChurch Funds Investment MeasureMy Lords, this is another piece of reforming legislation; it updates legislation dating from 1958, which enables various Church of England bodies to invest in pooled funds. These…31 Mar 2025HANSARDChurch Funds Investment MeasureI am grateful for the comments that have been made. I leave the matter at that. We greatly value the leadership of the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Butler-Sloss. I would like…31 Mar 2025HANSARDSyriaMy Lords, Syria is home to some of the oldest and most significant Christian churches in the world, although Christians now number only 2.5% of Syria’s population. Although small…06 Feb 2025HANSARDThe Ukraine Effect (European Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, it is a privilege not only to speak in this debate, which touches on a matter of such great importance, but to be reminded, in the valedictory speech of the noble Lord,…21 Nov 2024HANSARDCounter-Extremism StrategyMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his and his department’s ongoing support for all faith communities that face extreme behaviour and attacks on their buildings and property. Will…20 Nov 2024HANSARDEducation for 11 to 16 Year-olds (Committee Report)My Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble Lord, Lord Aberdare, and the noble Baroness, Lady Blower, who have participated in the excellent report chaired by the group led by…26 Jul 2024HANSARDPupil Mental Health, Well-being and DevelopmentMy Lords, I too am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle, for sponsoring this debate on a matter of great importance for the future life of our nation, and…22 Feb 2024HANSARDHate CrimesMy Lords, this is an extremely difficult time, in which we hear profoundly disturbing reports of the rise in race and faith-based hate crimes. Tomorrow, the board of the UK’s…21 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, my noble friend the most reverend Primate the Archbishop of Canterbury regrets that he cannot be in his place today to speak to the amendments in this group tabled in…19 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I rise to speak briefly to Amendments 58, 60 and 61, to which my most reverend friend the Archbishop of Canterbury has put his name. I am very glad to be in support of…19 Feb 2024HANSARDChurch of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) MeasureThat this House do direct that, in accordance with the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919, the Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure be presented to His…23 Jan 2024HANSARDChurch of England Pensions (Application of Capital Funds) MeasureMy Lords, we have already given some attention to this Measure. Unless any further questions attach to it, I beg to move.23 Jan 2024