Mr. RobertsonTo ask the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent discussions he has had with the Children's Society regarding(a) the adoption and (b) the fostering of children within their care; and if he will make a statement. [140027]
§ Mr. Stuart BellThe Church Commissioners' responsibility is to manage their investments so as to provide support for the payment of clergy stipends, pensions and other legal commitments. As to the Children's Society, this is not a matter for the Church Commissioners.