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What assessment he has made of the letter from the Parishes Protection Group of 11th February, to the Church Commissioners; if he will place a copy of the reply in the Library. - Including ref to 290 c14W and note on the legality of the payment of clergy pensions in...
What assessment he has made of the letter from the Parishes Protection Group of 11th February, to the Church Commissioners; if he will place a copy of the reply in the Library. - Including ref to 290 c14W and note on the legality of the payment of clergy pensions in...
Asked by
Paul Flynn
(Labour)
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
11 March 1997
Answered on
11 March 1997
Mr. Flynn: To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment he has made of the letter
from the Parishes Protection Group of 11 February, to the Church Commissioners; if he will place a copy of the reply in the Library;
and if he will make a statement. [19029]
Mr. Alison: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 10 February, column 14.
The Church commissioners have been engaged in extensive correspondence with the Parishes Protection Group on a wide range of issues
relating to their work, in particular the proposals for the future financing of clergy pensions. The Parishes Protection Group has
made a number of assertions which the Commissioners do not accept and the Commissioners have made their position clear to the group.
The hon. Member, in this connection, will have received a copy of a recent note on the legality of the payment of clergy pensions. I
will place this in the Library.
Subjects
Clergy; Pensioners; Parishes Protection Group
Date
11 March 1997
Reference
19029; 292 c123W
House
House of Commons
What has been the Church Commissioners expenditure on clergy salaries in each year since 1986. - Includes table.
What has been the Church Commissioners expenditure on clergy salaries in each year since 1986. - Includes table.
Asked by
Simon Hughes
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
24 February 1997
Answered on
24 February 1997
Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, what has been the Church
Commissioners' expenditure on clergy salaries in each year since 1986. [10950]
Mr. Alison: In each year since 1986, the Commissioners' expenditure on clergy stipends has been as follows:
£ million
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996{1}
Payments 35.5 38.1 41.6 47.0 58.9 62.5 59.8 58.0 54.1 41.7 32.6
and
allocations
to stipends
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
{1} The 1996 figure is an estimate based on unaudited outturn figures.
Subjects
Costs; Clergy; Pay; Staff
Date
24 February 1997
Reference
10950; 291 c66W
House
House of Commons
What assessment the Commissioners have made of the difference in the value of clergy pensions under the new pension scheme and its predecessor. (Failed OPQ)
What assessment the Commissioners have made of the difference in the value of clergy pensions under the new pension scheme and its predecessor. (Failed OPQ)
Asked by
Paul Flynn
(Labour)
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
24 February 1997
Answered on
24 February 1997
Mr. Flynn: To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Commissioners have
made of the difference in the value of clergy pensions under the new pension scheme and its predecessor. [15561]
Mr. Alison: The current pension scheme provides a full service pension--payable on retirement at or after age 65 years with 37 or
more years of pensionable service-- of two thirds the previous year's national minimum stipend. The resulting figure is thus £8,533
per annum in 1996-97. Under the new future service pension fund which is to take effect--subject to parliamentary approval--from 1
January 1998, there will be no change to the bases of calculating benefits. Post-retirement increases will, however, be documented
by reference to limited price indexation. This will provide a stronger guarantee for scheme members than the present legislation,
under which all increases in the levels of benefits are at the discretion of the Commissioners. The past service scheme regulations
will be amended to bring them into line. The object under both schemes will, however, continue to be to maintain post-retirement
increases in pensions in line with stipend increases.
Subjects
Clergy; Pensions
Date
24 February 1997
Reference
15561; 291 c65W
House
House of Commons
What assessment he had made of the presence of (a) hazardous materials and (b) ozone depleting substances within those buildings the Commissioners occupy.
What assessment he had made of the presence of (a) hazardous materials and (b) ozone depleting substances within those buildings the Commissioners occupy.
Asked by
Martyn Jones
(Labour)
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
24 February 1997
Answered on
24 February 1997
Mr Martyn Jones: To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment he had made of the
presence of (a) hazardous materials and (b) ozone-depleting substances within those buildings the Commissioners occupy; and if he
will make a statement. [16316]
Mr. Alison: The Commissioners comply in full with the requirements of COSHH--Control of Substances Hazardous to Health--legislation
that is designed to ensure that no hazardous materials or dangerous substances are present in places of work. All new equipment
purchased is free from chlorofluorocarbons. The cleaning contractors employed by the Commissioners purchase on a preferential basis
materials from those companies manufacturing and packaging products which have no deleterious effect on the atmosphere.
Subjects
Air pollution; Chlorofluorocarbons; Church Commissioners; Hazardous substances; Pollution control; Ozone layer; Offices
Date
24 February 1997
Reference
16316; 291 c65-6W
House
House of Commons
What is the procedure for approving and monitoring bishops (a) capital and (b) revenue expenses.
What is the procedure for approving and monitoring bishops (a) capital and (b) revenue expenses.
Asked by
Simon Hughes
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
24 February 1997
Answered on
24 February 1997
Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, what is the procedure for approving
and monitoring bishops' (a) capital and (b) revenue expenses. [10951]
Mr. Alison: The Commissioners' spending on episcopal housing and expenses--both capital and revenue--is subject to close budgetary
control. Budgets follow detailed consultation each year with the bishops and, in the case of episcopal housing, with See house
surveyors-architects. The See house budgets are the minimum the Commissioners feel is consistent with the proper maintenance of
those properties. Working expenses budgets aim to enable the bishops effectively to perform their duties. After initial
consideration by the Bishoprics Committee the budgets are recommended to both the General Purposes Committee and the Board of
Governors for approval.
Expenditure is closely monitored, including a quarterly audit of those official expenses met directly by the bishops themselves. The
Bishoprics Committee receives quarterly reports outlining the capital and revenue position and separate reports on items of major
expenditure.
Subjects
Bishops; Expenditure
Date
24 February 1997
Reference
10951; 291 c66W
House
House of Commons
How many bishops (a) are and (b) are not provided with a car and chauffeur; at what annual cost. - Includes figures. (Failed OPQ).
How many bishops (a) are and (b) are not provided with a car and chauffeur; at what annual cost. - Includes figures. (Failed OPQ).
Asked by
Harry Greenway
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
24 February 1997
Answered on
24 February 1997
Mr. Harry Greenway: To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, how many bishops (a) are and (b)
are not provided with a car and chauffeur; at what annual cost; and if he will make a statement. [15560]
Mr. Alison: At 31 December last, 104 bishops were provided with cars. Thirty-one bishops employ chauffeurs, of whom 10 are part-time
or combine the post with other duties. Nine bishops use their own cars and are paid a mileage allowance. The net cost of car
purchase in 1995 was £378,000. The cost of chauffeurs'{} salaries in 1995 was £334,000. From 1997, new cars will be acquired under a
leasing arrangement which is expected to produce significant savings.
Subjects
Bishops; Official cars
Date
24 February 1997
Reference
291 c65W; 15560
House
House of Commons
To comment on the Church Commissioners role in the Church of Englands submission to HMGovt in regard to the ecclesiastical heritage. - (Holding answer 20 February 1997).
To comment on the Church Commissioners role in the Church of Englands submission to HMGovt in regard to the ecclesiastical heritage. - (Holding answer 20 February 1997).
Asked by
Lord Hardy of Wath
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
24 February 1997
Answered on
24 February 1997
Mr. Hardy: To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, if he will make a statement on the Church
Commissioners' role in the Church of England's submission to Her Majesty's Government in regard to the ecclesiastical heritage.
[15557]
Mr Alison: The Church Commissioners were fully involved with and support the Church of England's submission to Her Majesty's
Government in respect of the ecclesiastical heritage.
Subjects
Buildings; Cultural heritage; Churches
Date
24 February 1997
Reference
15557; 291 c64W
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Asked by
Lord Stratford
(Labour)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Oral answers to questions
If he will comment on the Church Commissioners' projected income for the next financial year. - Includes figure.
Subjects
Church Commissioners; Finance
Date
24 February 1997
Reference
291 c20
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What projection of (a) church attendances and (b) contributions per church member are used by the Church Commissioners in carrying out their responsibilities for budgeting in respect of church finances.
What projection of (a) church attendances and (b) contributions per church member are used by the Church Commissioners in carrying out their responsibilities for budgeting in respect of church finances.
Asked by
Simon Hughes
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
24 February 1997
Answered on
24 February 1997
Subjects
Church Commissioners; Clergy; Church services; Finance; Workplace pensions
Date
24 February 1997
Reference
291 c18-9; 15558
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If he will comment on the Church Commissioners' projected income for the next financial year. - Includes figure.
If he will comment on the Church Commissioners' projected income for the next financial year. - Includes figure.
Asked by
Lord Stratford
(Labour)
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
24 February 1997
Answered on
24 February 1997
Subjects
Church Commissioners; Finance
Date
24 February 1997
Reference
291 c20; 15559
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Asked by
Simon Hughes
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Oral answers to questions
What projection of (a) church attendances and (b) contributions per church member are used by the Church Commissioners in carrying out their responsibilities for budgeting in respect of church finances.
Subjects
Church Commissioners; Clergy; Church services; Finance; Workplace pensions
Date
24 February 1997
Reference
291 c18-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Church Commissioners; Finance
Date
24 February 1997
Reference
291 c20
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Church Commissioners; Clergy; Church services; Finance; Workplace pensions
Date
24 February 1997
Reference
291 c18-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Church Commissioners; Finance
Date
24 February 1997
Reference
291 c20
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Church Commissioners; Finance
Date
24 February 1997
Reference
291 c19
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If the Commissioners have received the memorandum, Reasons why the Draft Pensions Measure is not Expedient, from the Parishes Protection Group.
If the Commissioners have received the memorandum, Reasons why the Draft Pensions Measure is not Expedient, from the Parishes Protection Group.
Asked by
Paul Flynn
(Labour)
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
10 February 1997
Answered on
10 February 1997
Mr. Flynn: To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, if the commissioners have received the
memorandum, "Reasons why the Draft Pensions Measure is not Expedient", from the Parishes Protection Group; and if he will make a
statement. [14973]
Mr. Alison: The Commissioners have received this memorandum which has, I understand, been circulated to members of the parliamentary
ecclesiastical committee. The commissioners do not accept the assertions in the memorandum, and will advise the Ecclesiastical
Committee accordingly. I am arranging for a copy of a note setting out the position to be sent to the hon. Member. The proposals for
the new arrangements for financing clergy pensions come with the support of the Church Commissioners, the Church of England Pensions
Board, the Central Board of Finance, the Diocesan Boards of Finance and the General Synod, which gave final approval to the draft
measure in November 1996 on an almost unanimous vote. The proposals reflect detailed and prolonged consultations and independent
actuarial advice.
Subjects
Church Commissioners; Clergy; Church of England; Finance; Pensions; Ecclesiastical Committee
Date
10 February 1997
Reference
14973; 290 c14W
House
House of Commons
If he will estimate the number of tenant farmers farming an area of land less than 20 hectares leased by the Church Commissioners. - Includes figure.
If he will estimate the number of tenant farmers farming an area of land less than 20 hectares leased by the Church Commissioners. - Includes figure.
Asked by
Martyn Jones
(Labour)
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
30 January 1997
Answered on
30 January 1997
Mr. Martyn Jones: To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, if he will estimate the number of
tenant farmers farming an area of land less than 20 hectares leased by the Church Commissioners; and if he will make a statement.
[12782]
Mr. Alison: No audited figures are available, but according to the Commissioners' records they have 162 tenanted areas of farm land
of less than 20 hectares.
Subjects
Church Commissioners; Land; Farms; Tenants
Date
30 January 1997
Reference
12782; 289 c351-2W
House
House of Commons
What factors underlie the defining of a farm for the purpose of calculating the number of tenant farmers as an area of land over 20 hectares.
What factors underlie the defining of a farm for the purpose of calculating the number of tenant farmers as an area of land over 20 hectares.
Asked by
Martyn Jones
(Labour)
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
30 January 1997
Answered on
30 January 1997
Mr. Jones: To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, what factors underlie the defining of a
farm for the purpose of calculating the number of tenant farmers as an area of land over 20 hectares; and if he will make a
statement. [12781]
Mr. Alison: As at 31 December 1995, the Commissioners owned more than 55,000 hectares of agricultural land. For reasons of
administrative convenience the figure of 20 hectares has been used since 1973 for defining the minimum size of a farm for
statistical purposes.
Subjects
Church Commissioners; Land; Farms; Tenants
Date
30 January 1997
Reference
12781; 289 c352W
House
House of Commons
What assessment the Church Commissioners have made of the relationship between the contributions made by retired clergy during their working ministership and the level of pension they are now receiving. - Inc figs. (Failed OPQ).
What assessment the Church Commissioners have made of the relationship between the contributions made by retired clergy during their working ministership and the level of pension they are now receiving. - Inc figs. (Failed OPQ).
Asked by
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
27 January 1997
Answered on
27 January 1997
Mr. Clifton-Brown: To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Church
Commissioners have made of the relationship between the contributions made by retired clergy during their working ministership and
the level of pension they are now receiving. [11153]
Mr. Alison: The Church's pension scheme for retired clergy, deaconesses and licensed layworkers is non-contributory for those
members of the scheme in pensionable service. Pensions and retirement lump sums are currently paid from the commissioners'
investment income, and based on the length of qualifying pensionable service completed. In 1996-97, the full service pension-- based
on a full 37 years' service--was £8,533. For those with less than the full 37 years' service, the pension entitlement is reduced
proportionately.
Subjects
Clergy; Pensions
Date
27 January 1997
Reference
11153; 289 c46-7W;289 c46W
House
House of Commons
What is the value of episcopal residences owned by the Church Commissioners; and what these figures represent as a proportion of the Commissioners' total assets. (Failed OPQ)
What is the value of episcopal residences owned by the Church Commissioners; and what these figures represent as a proportion of the Commissioners' total assets. (Failed OPQ)
Asked by
Bernard Jenkin
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Alison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Church Commissioners
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
27 January 1997
Answered on
27 January 1997
Mr. Bernard Jenkin: To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, what is the value of episcopal
residences owned by the Church Commissioners; and what these figures represent as a proportion of the Church Commissioners' total
assets. [11156]
Mr. Alison: Some See houses, which by their nature are unlikely to be sold, are valued at a nominal figure. Other See houses are
valued on the basis of their council tax bandings. On this basis as at 31 December 1995, the last date for which figures are
currently available, the value of diocesan bishops' houses owned by the commissioners, including staff accommodation, was £16
million. This represented 0.6 per cent. of the commissioners' total assets.
Subjects
Church Commissioners; Church of England; Property; Valuation
Date
27 January 1997
Reference
11156; 289 c47W
House
House of Commons