§ Mr. Frank Fieldasked the hon. Member for Wokingham, as representing the Church Commissioners, whether there are any paid Church of England clergy at St. Winifred's church, Birkenhead.
§ Sir William van StraubenzeeThe Commissioners do not pay a stipend to any clergyman at St. Winifred's church, Birkenhead. They understand that the church is served by a clergy pensioner. The Commissioners provide the funds from which clergy pensions are paid.
§ Mr. Frank Fieldasked the hon. Member for Wokingham, as representing the Church Commissioners, whether the Church Commissioners have paid any funds to St. Winifred's church, Birkenhead, during the past 10 years.
§ Sir William van StraubenzeeIt would not appear so, but there has only been a restricted time in which to consult records.