§ Mr. William PowellTo ask the right hon. Member for Selby, as representing the Church Commissioners, whether the money paid by the Church of England to Charles Armstrong and John Entwistle in order to help secure the release of Mr. Terry Waite was paid from funds provided by the Church Commissioners; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonThe money paid to Charles Armstrong and John Entwistle for travelling and related expenses for the purpose of trying to secure the release of Mr. Terry Waite and other hostages has been paid entirely from discretionary funds at the disposal of the Archbishop of Canterbury, none of which was provided by the Church Commissioners.