HC Deb 23 November 1999 vol 339 cc58-9W
Mr. Quinn

To ask the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, what representations he has received concerning St. John's Church within the Parish of Whitby; and if he will make a statement. [99003]

Mr. Stuart Bell

Following publication of a draft Scheme to declare the church redundant the Commissioners received nine representations in favour of closure and four against, including a petition. After careful consideration, the Commissioners' Pastoral Committee, acting in its quasi-judicial role, concluded that the church was pastorally required and upheld the representations against the draft scheme.

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