“To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, how much and what proportion of the Church of England's payroll budget is allocated to (a) ordained ministers in parishes, (b) staff in Diocesan offices and (c) National Church Institutions.”
Asked by
Danny Kruger
Answering Minister
the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Gareth Thomas)
The hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon (Gregory Stafford) might not invite Ministers to his constituency, but I am grateful for my hon. Friend’s invitation—diary permitting, I would be delighted to come along. Last year, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced our plans for a business growth service, which should make it easier for UK businesses to get Government advice and support in order to grow. I hope that will make a real difference. In addition, we are considering what else we can do to unlock better access to finance for small businesses such as those in my hon. Friend’s constituency.