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Child poverty is a significant issue in the east London constituency, affecting thousands of children. Faith and community organizations play crucial roles in providing support.
What steps the Church of England is taking to help tackle child poverty? Child poverty is a major concern in my east London constituency, and faith and community organisations play an incredibly important part in providing support. While my constituency is very much multi-faith, the Church continues to play a hugely important part through its churches, schools, community facilities and experience.
The Church works continuously to develop local churches together and interfaith networks, encouraging all faith communities to work collaboratively to support local communities, and building support and strong networks. A good example of that is Church schools in my hon. Friend's constituency, which are community schools offering opportunities to thousands of children each day through their vision for education.
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The specific ask about summer holiday youth clubs was not addressed.
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Q2
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Child poverty is a major concern, with faith and community organizations playing vital roles. In particular, the Church continues to play a significant part through its churches, schools, community facilities.
Can my hon. Friend assure me that the Church will continue to work across faiths, and with community and charity organisations, to make sure that that network of support remains strong?
The Church works continuously to develop local churches together and interfaith networks, encouraging all faith communities to work collaboratively to support local communities. A good example of that is Church schools in my hon. Friend's constituency, which are community schools offering opportunities to thousands of children each day through their vision for education.
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The specific ask about summer holiday youth clubs was not addressed.
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Q3
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St Mark's parish church in Newtownards runs various programmes to tackle child poverty, but volunteers take a break in the summer. Parents need affordable and safe places for their children.
Are there any plans for specialised youth clubs during the summer holidays to provide a safe, welcoming place for young people to meet that parents can afford to utilise?
I thank the hon. Gentleman for all his contributions at Church questions. I hope he does not mind if I write to update him on what takes place over the summer.
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The specific ask about youth clubs was not addressed, and instead an offer to write a letter was given.
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