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Family Relationships, Parenting and Marriage

Thursday 28 April 2022 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • The archbishops have set up a commission on families and households to make recommendations on strengthening vital relationships.
  • The archbishops have established a commission to address the concern of the 'marriage gap' between different income groups.
  • The Church of England is providing free wedding services and tailoring events to ensure marriage joys are shared across all income groups.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Philip Hollobone Con
Religion & Faith
Context

The Church of England recognises the importance of families, parents and marriage. A commission on families and households has been set up to provide recommendations.

Question

To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to support family relationships, parenting and marriage.

Answer from Andrew Selous

The archbishops have set up a commission on families and households which will make recommendations to both the Church and wider society on how we can strengthen vital relationships.

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Q2 Philip Hollobone Con
Religion & Faith
Context

A recent report from the Centre for Social Justice highlighted a 'marriage gap' where high-income couples are more likely to marry compared to low-income parents. This is seen as a significant social justice issue.

Question

According to a recent report, marriage has become a middle-class secret with only 55% of low-income parents married compared to 83% of high-income couples. Is the Church of England concerned about this 'marriage gap' and what is it going to do about it?

Answer from Andrew Selous

The archbishops have established a commission on families and households to address this concern. The church is providing free wedding services and tailoring events to ensure that marriage joys are shared across all income groups.

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