§ 25. Sir David Priceasked the hon. Member for Wokingham, as representing the Church Commissioners, what is the Church Commissioners' attitude towards the principle of the sharing of the use of redundant churches with other Christian denominations
§ The Second Church Estates Commissioner, Representing Church Commissioners (Sir William van Straubenzee)The commissioners regard the appropriation of a redundant Anglican church for use for worship by another Christian denomination as the most suitable alternative use. Since the pastoral measure came into operation in 1969, the future of 68 redundant churches has been settled in this way.
§ Sir David PriceI thank my hon. Friend for that admirable reply. It adds further to the ecumenical spirit that pervades the Christian Church in the country and, I hope, in the House.