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Church Commissioners
17 October 2024
Lead MP
Jodie Gosling
Nuneaton
Lab
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General Debate
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Other Contributors: 4
At a Glance
Jodie Gosling raised concerns about church commissioners in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Jodie Gosling
Lab
Nuneaton
Asked about steps the Church is taking to help ensure that people can contact and communicate with the leaders of their dioceses.
Battersea
Responded that all contact details for the bishop’s office, diocesan staff, cathedral staff, and local clergy are available on websites. Also noted there is currently a vacancy for the diocesan bishop in Nuneaton's jurisdiction.
Jodie Gosling
Lab
Nuneaton
Asked about concerns raised by constituents regarding finding burial plots, and enquired about proposals to increase burial capacity in England following recent consultation from the Law Commission.
Battersea
Responded that the Church of England contributed to proposals developed by the Law Commission regarding burial and cremation law, addressing growing need for burial space. Mentioned reuse of grave spaces in some circumstances as lawful practice but noted closure of churchyards due to full capacity.
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