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Church Commissioners
01 December 2022
Lead MP
Michael Fabricant
Debate Type
General Debate
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Other Contributors: 3
At a Glance
Michael Fabricant 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 whether the Member has had discussions with the chair of the Association of English Cathedrals on maintenance costs, highlighting the retirement of Dean Adrian Dorber and questioning if the Church could utilise retired church officials further.
Andrew Selous
Con
Southborough
Acknowledged Michael Fabricant's advocacy for Lichfield cathedral and mentioned speaking at the annual general meeting of the Association of English Cathedrals, discussing the sustainability review by Bernard Taylor. Emphasised that cathedrals generate £55 billion in social value according to the “House of Good” report.
Lichfield
Expressed gratitude for Andrew Selous' kind words and highlighted Adrian Dorber's retirement, praising his skills in fundraising and management. Asked if there are opportunities to continue utilising retired church officials like Adrian.
Andrew Selous
Con
Southborough
Expressed appreciation for Adrian Dorber’s service as Dean of Lichfield and chairmanship of the AEC, suggesting that his wisdom will be valued after retirement if he wishes to continue serving the Church.
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