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Written question asked by Katie Lam (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 April 2025. It was answered by Marsha De Cordova (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 May 2025 on behalf of the Church Commissioners.


Church of England: Slavery

Question

To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, which grant-making powers the Church Commissioners plan to use in making grants under Project Spire.

Answer

Subject to the approval of trustees, the Church Commissioners intend to make an application to authorise an ex-gratia payment under section 106 of the Charities Act 2011 on the basis of a moral obligation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
47116
Session
2024-26
Related items
Church of England: Slavery
Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Church of England Finance Slavery
Link
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