“To ask the right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England and Anglican Communion are taking to promote a more tolerant attitude towards members of the LGBTQ community; and if she will make a statement.”
Answering Minister
the Honourable Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones)
On 15 July, the Fuller inquiry recommended introducing statutory regulation for funeral directors. The Government recognise the urgency of the concerns raised and we are carefully considering all the recommendations. The Government have committed to responding to the inquiry with an interim update on progress this year, and a final response will be given by summer 2026.