HC Deb 21 January 1997 vol 288 c576W
Mr. William Powell

To ask the right hon. Member for Selby, representing the Church Commissioners, how many clergy enjoying full incumbent status are aged(a) over 70 years and (b) over 80 years. [11073]

Mr. Alison

At 31 December 1996, there were 31 ministers of incumbent status aged 70 or over, of whom 12 were aged 80 or over.