HC Deb 31 January 2000 vol 343 c462W
35. Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the hon. Member for Middlesbrough representing the Church Commissioners, when he expects the Commissioners to review employment law as this relates to the appointment of clergy; and if he will make a statement. [105973]

Mr. Stuart Bell

The Archbishops' Council is responsible for matters relating to the employment status of clergy. The Council is considering the implications of the Employment Relations Act 1999 for the clergy and is awaiting the publication of the DTI's consultation document promised in the early months of this year.