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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Families and Marriages

Thursday 22 April 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Archbishops of Canterbury and York launched a families and households commission chaired by Professor Janet Walker and Bishop of Durham.
  • The Church of England provides online resources through 'Faith at Home' for home-schooled children.
  • Parishes are reopening early years and children's programmes to support families.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Miriam Cates
Children & Families Religion & Faith
Context

The question arises from a concern about the Church of England's role in supporting family structures.

Question

What steps the Church of England is taking to support and strengthen families and marriages.

Answer from Andrew Selous

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have launched a families and households commission, chaired by Professor Janet Walker and Bishop of Durham. This initiative aims to address family policy issues.

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Q2 Miriam Cates
Mental Health Children & Families Religion & Faith
Context

In her surgeries, the MP meets many parents concerned about their children's mental health and lack of support. She highlights that local churches could be well-placed to offer help.

Question

What plans does the Church have to encourage, empower and equip parents in supporting their children's mental health during challenging times? The MP mentions policies encouraging longer working hours and the impact of social media on family life.

Answer from Andrew Selous

The Church has provided online resources through 'Faith at Home' for home-schooled children, and parishes are reopening early years and children's programmes. The Church aims to provide more children's and youth work in the future.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific plans or commitments beyond reopening programmes and providing online resources were not detailed.

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