§ Mr. Frank FieldTo ask the right hon. Member for Selby, as representing the Church Commissioners how many(a) inquiries and (b) detailed applications have been made for compensation under the Priests (Ordination of Women) Measure 1993.
§ Mr. AlisonA total of 836 individuals have sought and received information about the Ordination of Women 303W (Financial Provisions) Measure. Very few have given any indication of their actual intentions; 177 individuals have resigned or indicated their firm intention to do so, with a view to receiving financial provision under the Measure.