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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, whether the Church Commissioners have (a) made or (b) have held discussions with the Charity Commission on making an application to authorise an ex-gratia payment under section 105 or 106 of the Charities Act 2011 in relation to Project Spire.

Answer

The Church Commissions have not made an application to the Charity Commission to seek authority for a payment under section 105 or 106 of the Charities Act 2011 in relation to Project Spire.

The Church Commissioners have held discussions with the Charity Commission about making an application to authorise an ex-gratia payment under section 106 of the Charities Act 2011 in relation to Project Spire.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
47118
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Church Commissioners Church of England Finance Payments Slavery
Legislation
Charities Act 2011
Link
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