HC Deb 31 January 2000 vol 343 cc462-3W
36. Mr. Bercow

To ask the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, if he will make a statement on the change in the remuneration of the clergy since 1 May 1997. [105974]

Mr. Stuart Bell

Between 1 April 1997 and 1 April 1999, the national average stipend for incumbents increased by nearly 9 per cent. from £14,510 to £15,810.