Oral Answers to Questions

Daniel Kawczynski Excerpts
Thursday 20th June 2019

(4 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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The right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
Daniel Kawczynski Portrait Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham) (Con)
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1. What steps the Church of England is taking to help tackle serious youth violence; and if she will make a statement.

Vicky Foxcroft Portrait Vicky Foxcroft (Lewisham, Deptford) (Lab)
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7. What steps the Church of England is taking to help tackle serious youth violence; and if she will make a statement.

Caroline Spelman Portrait The Second Church Estates Commissioner (Dame Caroline Spelman)
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The Church was represented at the knife crime summit organised by the Prime Minister at No. 10 earlier this year, and the General Synod will be debating this subject at its session next month. There is no question but that this issue is of the utmost seriousness, as too many young lives are being lost.

Daniel Kawczynski Portrait Daniel Kawczynski
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I thank my right hon. Friend for that answer. Youth violence is often a symptom of a lack of role models and moral leaders. What part does she feel the Church can play to help communities in this area?