Early sight of oral questions to the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners on Oct 28

1 Rachael Maskell (York Central): To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church Commissioners have taken to support refugees from Afghanistan.(903897)

2 Scott Benton (Blackpool South): To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what progress the Church of England has made on increasing the number of ordinands by 50 per cent.(903898)

4 Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what estimate the Commissioners have made of the annual cost of maintaining England's historic cathedrals; and if he will make a statement.(903900)

6 Danny Kruger (Devizes): To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, how much and what proportion of the Church of England's payroll budget is allocated to (a) ordained ministers in parishes, (b) staff in Diocesan offices and (c) National Church Institutions.(903902)

8 John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk): To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to help ensure tangible outcomes for COP26.(903904)

9 Chris Loder (West Dorset): To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church Commissioners are taking to help support and maintain parishes.[R] (903905)

11 Dr Neil Hudson (Penrith and The Border): To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Commissioners have made of the impact of the covid-19 outbreak on trends in the level of financial donations to the Church.(903907)