Written Question·Church Commissioners·UIN 60491

Clergy: Freedom of Expression

Tabled: 17 June 2025
Answered: 25 June 2025

Question

Mike Wood

Conservative — Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what guidance the Church of England provides to clergy on the expression of gender-critical views.

Answer

Marsha De Cordova
The Church of England does not provide specific standalone guidance to clergy on the expression of gender-critical views.On complex issues the House of Bishops may from time to time publish guidance and advice for clergy, designed to inform local response...
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