§ Mr. Frank FieldTo ask the right hon. Member for Selby, as representing the Church Commissioners how many non-stipendiary priests are currently licensed for parish work.
§ Mr. AlisonThe records held by the Commissioners for Crockford's Clerical Directory list 2,159 deacons and priests who are not paid by the Commissioners but who are licensed to, or have permission to officiate, or are otherwise listed as non-stipendiary ministers. Of these 501 also hold other appointments such as school chaplains.