§ 23. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that the rector of Carngiwch-Lithfean-with-Pistyll, united parishes in Carnarvonshire, has recently sued Mr. R. T. Thomas for £6 7s., parochial tithe rent; that the defendant pleaded that there had been very few services in Pistyll Church during six years and that the rector was non-resident; that in answer thereto the rector gave evidence that he held services pretty regularly, but the services were often attended by no person save himself; and whether, in view of these united parishes of 804 inhabitants being thus inadequately served with the religious services of the State Church, legislation will be carried through Parliament to remedy this state of affairs?
§ Mr. ELLIS GRIFFITHMy right hon. Friend has no information on this matter other than that given in his question by my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. KINGWill the hon. Gentleman answer the last part of the question—assuming the facts are correct, as, of course, they are?
§ Mr. ELLIS GRIFFITHIf the hon. Gentleman is referring to the recent Bill with regard to the Church in Wales, it is still before the House of Commons.