Fluctuating material costs and the availability of specialist workers affect cost estimates significantly, so it is difficult to give a p

A comprehensive record of maintenance and repair spend is not held centrally, as all parishes operate as independent entities.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees. There are two important reasons why this debate matters so much.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees. There are two important reasons why this debate matters so much.

One hundred days to save the next 100 years—that is how John Kerry, the US climate envoy, described this moment in our planet’s existence

One hundred days to save the next 100 years—that is how John Kerry, the US climate envoy, described this moment in our planet’s existence

I am grateful to the hon. Lady for praising the valuable work that clergy do in this area.

The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that when regular maintenance is not done, the final costs are much higher.

Just like my hon.

As the hon.