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Church of England: Slavery

Asked by Katie LamConservativeChurch CommissionersTabled Answered 6 May 2025UIN 47113

The question

To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what statutory powers the Church Commissioners plan to use to facilitate Project Spire.

Answered by Marsha De Cordova

Subject to the approval of trustees, the Church Commissioners intend to make an application to authorise an ex-gratia payment under section 106 of the Charities Act 2011 on the basis of a moral obligation.

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