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Church Commissioners
21 January 2021
Lead MP
Caroline Ansell
Eastbourne
Con
Debate Type
General Debate
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Other Contributors: 2
At a Glance
Caroline Ansell 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:
Caroline Ansell
Con
Eastbourne
Asked about the support provided by the Church of England to schools during the January 2021 lockdown and thanked Andrew Selous for his response. Highlighted that church leaders in Eastbourne have been providing laptops and devices to primary school children.
Andrew Selous
Con
South West Bedfordshire
Responded that diocesan education teams and local churches have supported the wellbeing of students and staff through collective worship, food distribution for disadvantaged families, and technology renovation and distribution to enable online learning.
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