§ 37. Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, if he will make a statement on the terms and conditions of employment of the clergy. [119910]
§ Mr. Stuart BellTerms and conditions vary slightly from diocese to diocese, but should include a stipend (based on a national stipend benchmark of £16,420) free accommodation (or a housing allowance) and the full reimbursement of all working expenses. Clergy are not employed, but are office holders.