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Written question asked by William Powell (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 January 1997. It was answered by Michael Alison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 January 1997 on behalf of the Church Commissioners.


Church Commissioners

Question
How many clergy enjoying full incumbent status are aged (a) over 70 years and (b) over 80 years. - Includes figures.
Answer

Mr. William Powell: To ask the right hon. member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, how many clergy enjoying full incumbent status are aged (a) over 70 years and (b) over 80 years. [11073] Mr. Alison: At 31 December 1996, there were 31 ministers of incumbent status aged 70 or over, of whom 12 were aged 80 or over.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11073; 288 c577W;288 c576W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Clergy Older people
Contains statistics
Yes