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Church Commissioners
17 June 2021
Lead MP
Lisa Cameron
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Children & Families
Other Contributors: 3
At a Glance
Lisa Cameron raised concerns about church commissioners in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.
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
Inquired about steps the Church is taking to support and strengthen families and marriages. Highlighted the establishment of the National Centre for Family Hubs by the Anna Freud Centre and inquired if there was communication with the Family Hubs Network to involve churches in this initiative.
Andrew Selous
Con
Dover
Responded positively to the inquiry about family support, mentioning that both archbishops are committed to strengthening families and marriages across the country through a commission on families and households. He stated that churches could be involved in this important work of helping families flourish.
Kerry McCarthy
Lab
Bristol East
Asked about steps the Church of England is taking to promote rewilding in new tenancy agreements, highlighting the importance of environmental practice and conservation. She thanked the Minister for his previous engagement on this issue.
Andrew Selous
Con
Dover
Acknowledged Kerry McCarthy's focus on environmental practices and stated that farm business tenancies encourage good environmental practice, including maintaining watercourses and hedgerows. He also mentioned a review of tenancy obligations as part of the new environmental strategy development.
Government Response
Responded to queries about family support through church involvement in family hubs and the importance of the Church being an exemplar in promoting environmental practices, including a natural capital audit of their land.
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