Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Robert Key (Conservative). It was answered by Stuart Bell (Labour) on Thursday, 8 May 2008 on behalf of the Church Commissioners.
Livings (Crown Patronage)
- Question
- How many livings in the Church of England are under the patronage of the Crown; and how many of the incumbents of those livings are women.
- Answer
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There are approximately 650 parochial appointments in the gift of the Crown, of which patronage for around 450 is exercised on the Crown's behalf by the Lord Chancellor. In some cases, the patronage right is shared in turn with other patrons of the benefice; 103 of those appointments are held by women.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 475 c833
- 204058
- Session
- 2007-08
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Clergy Church of England Women Patronage
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- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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