This week in the House of Lords bishops spoke about Brexit and the UK’s defence policy, and asked questions about apprenticeships, and children in forced marriages. In the House of Commons the Second Church Estates Commissioner answered questions on Christian persecution in African countries, and aid to Sri Lanka.
The Bishop of Portsmouth was on duty throughout the week and read prayers at the start of each sitting day.
Monday 13th May
Dame Caroline Spelman MP answered two written questions from Jim Shannon MP, on aid to Sri Lanka and on persecution of Christians in African countries.
The Bishop of Portsmouth asked a question about bureaucracy and the new apprenticeship system.
Tuesday 14th May
No contributions were made.
Wednesday 15th May
The Bishop of Portsmouth spoke in a debate on Brexit and the UK’s defence and security policy.
Thursday 16th May
The Bishop of St Albans received a written answer to a question on children and forced marriage.
Friday 17th May
Parliament was not sitting.
The Church of England in Parliament 
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