§ 39. Mr. AMMONasked the hon. and gallant Member for North-East Leeds, as representing the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, the amount of cost to the Ecclesiastical Commission in connection with the proceedings taken against the rector of Avening, Gloucestershire, under the Benefices (Ecclesiastical Duties) Measure, 1926?
§ Major BIRCHALL (Ecclesiastical Commissioner)The costs to be paid by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners are those incurred by the Bishop. I am unable to state the amount, as no bill of costs has yet been presented. I shall be glad to communicate further with the hon. Gentleman when the information is available.