Welcome to the Church of England’s weekly round-up of activity in Parliament.
This week bishops in the House of Lords spoke on tackling poverty, the Chilcot Report into the Iraq war and the renewal of the Trident nuclear deterrent. They asked questions about restoring peace in South Sudan, youth volunteering and secure tenancies for young farmers. In the House of Commons the Second Church Estates Commissioner answered a written question about mothers and babies.
The Bishop of London, Rt Revd Richard Chartres, was on duty throughout the week, leading prayers in the Lords Chamber at the start of each sitting day.
Monday 11th July
The Bishop of London asked a question about youth volunteering.
Tuesday 12th July
The Bishop of London spoke in a debate on the Chilcot Report into the Iraq War.
The Second Church Estates Commissioner answered a written question about church facilities for mothers and babies.
Wednesday 13th July
The Archbishop of Canterbury asked a question about efforts to restore peace in South Sudan.
The Bishop of Chester spoke in a debate about renewal of the Trident nuclear deterrent.
Thursday 14th July
The Bishop of St Albans asked a question about secure tenancies for young farmers.
The Bishop of Derby spoke in a debate about tackling poverty. The Bishop of St Albans also spoke in the debate, focusing on housing.
Friday 15th July
The Houses did not sit.
