The Church Commissioners have been closely involved with local and diocesan discussions on the future of St Peter & St Paul, Birch.

I am delighted to learn about the good work at St Mary’s Kenton and St Lawrence’s Stanmore, where 12 young people were recently confirmed

As always, the hon. Gentleman is on the money.

I thank my hon. Friend and the cathedral chapter at Lichfield for their warm welcome on my recent visit, which I greatly enjoyed.

As so often, where Lichfield leads others follow. My hon.

This week the General Synod agreed that the prayers of love and faith, and the pastoral guidance for their use, will be commended for use

The payments by parishes to dioceses, often known as common fund or parish share, are voluntary payments towards the cost of ministry in

I am grateful, as always, to the Father of the House for his wise reflections on these matters.

I am extremely grateful to the Prime Minister’s special envoy for freedom of religion or belief for again bringing the situation in Manip

I am delighted that my hon. Friend was able to attend the consecration of the new Bishop of Lincoln.