§ Norman BakerTo ask the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, for what reason the register of interests relating to the Church Commissioners is not available for public inspection; and if he will make a statement [55477]
§ Mr. BellThe Church Commissioners' Board of Governors introduced a register of interests in June 2000 in line with good practice. It is available for748W inspection on request by MPs, Government officials, members of the Church of England's General Synod and Commissioners and other committee members, reflecting the Commissioners' accountability to the Church and Parliament. Its operation and availability will stay under review.