HC Deb 18 May 1914 vol 62 cc1571-2
69. Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

asked whether the Welsh county councils will make schemes under the Established Church (Wales) Bill for spending the ancient parochial endowments of the Church in those parishes where some part of the endowment is alienated from the Church, or whether parishes where the whole of the existing endowments, being subsequent to 1662, are transferred to the Representative Church Body participate in these schemes?

Mr. McKENNA

There is nothing in the Bill to prevent any parish or parishes from participating in the benefits under schemes drawn up by county councils under the Act, but all such schemes will be subject to the provisions of Section 19 (2) and the approval of the Secretary of State before they come into operation.

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

Does that mean that money which comes from one parish may be spent in another parish?

Mr. McKENNA

It can be spent in another parish under a separate scheme. The county councils will have regard to the interests of the parish from which the money is taken.

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

Not exclusive regard?

Mr. McKENNA

No, not exclusive regard.