House of Commons · General Debate
Church Commissioners
15 October 2020 · 2 other contributors
Opened by Rob Butler Con Aylesbury
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Rob Butler raised concerns about church commissioners in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
- Concerns were raised about the Church Commissioners
- Specific asks of the government were not recorded
- No commitments were made during the debate
How the debate unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Other contributors (2)
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Asked about the assessment of economic effects on parishes due to the inability to rent out church premises during the covid-19 outbreak. Highlighted that St Mary’s in Aylesbury has lost 40% of its income this year due to cancelled events such as lunchtime concerts and craft fairs.
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Responded by noting that around 60% of parish income comes from giving, with rental income being heavily affected. Encouraged Christians to increase their giving to support churches financially and their social action projects helping vulnerable children. Also mentioned the Church's sustainability fund and the £10.7 million provided for repair work on churches and cathedrals.