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Church Commissioners
22 February 2024
Lead MP
Fiona Bruce
Debate Type
General Debate
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Other Contributors: 2
At a Glance
Fiona Bruce 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:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Asked what steps the Church is taking to support Anglican churches in countries listed in the World Watch List 2024 and emphasised the need for strategic thinking, structural change, and additional resources from religious leaders to effectively tackle global persecution of religion or belief.
Andrew Selous
Con
South West Bedfordshire
Responded that the Church of England supports Anglican churches through sister Churches and linked missionary societies, providing both prayerful support and practical assistance. He also mentioned the success of Fiona Bruce's International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill at its Second Reading and highlighted the need for the Church to commit additional resources as Governments step up on this global challenge.
Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker
Chorley
Noted that the security of all Members is taken very seriously in the House. He mentioned ongoing work and serious conversations about future actions to ensure security, thanking those involved for their efforts.
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