Church of England: Slavery
Commons · Question 47113 · Tabled 22 Apr 2025 · Church Commissioners · Official record
Answered 6 May 2025
Question
Asked by Katie Lam
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what statutory powers the Church Commissioners plan to use to facilitate Project Spire.
Answer
Answered by Marsha De Cordova, 6 May 2025
Subject to the approval of trustees, the Church Commissioners intend to make an application to authorise an ex-gratia payment under section 106 of the Charities Act 2011 on the basis of a moral obligation.