House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Ordinands

Thursday 20 July 2023 · 2 questions

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Key points

Church of England provided 10.3 million to 25 dioceses to fund more curacy posts in 2022-23
3 million was given to 19 dioceses to ensure clergy leaving training have a post of first responsibility
St Mary the Virgin church in Bexley will celebrate its 900th anniversary with the Bishop of Rochester in November

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Q1 Louie French Con Old Bexley and Sidcup

Religion & Faith

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Question

What recent steps the Church of England has taken to increase the number of ordinands.

Answer from Andrew Selous

There are 1,100 clergy in training in 2022-23, and £10.3 million has been given to 25 dioceses to fund more curacy posts and £4.3 million has been given to 19 dioceses to make sure that clergy leaving training have a post of first responsibility.

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Q2 Louie French Con Old Bexley and Sidcup

Religion & Faith

Context

In Old Bexley and Sidcup, there are many churches and faith leaders supporting the community. One such church is St Mary the Virgin in Bexley celebrating its 900th anniversary.

Question

Will my hon. Friend join me in thanking them all and congratulating St Mary the Virgin church and parish in Bexley village, which celebrates an incredible 900th anniversary this year?