Chris Raises Consequences Issue From Delays To Places Of Worship Grant Scheme
Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch
Does the hon. Lady agree that there are practical consequences flowing from the failure of the—[Interruption.]
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Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch
Does the hon. Lady accept that there are practical consequences flowing from the intolerable delay in the Government making an announcement about the scheme? For example, repairs are under way at All Saints church in Mudeford and at Christchurch priory, and the consequence of the Government not doing anything about this scheme will be hundreds of thousands of pounds of extra costs for those churches.
Marsha de Cordova The Second Church Estates Commissioner
The hon. Member is right that any further delay will continue to bring uncertainty to many churches across the country, so this is really important. I am reassured that the Government will come forward with plans soon, as the Secretary of State said during Department for Culture, Media and Sport questions prior to Church commissioners questions.
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