Sir
Patrick Cormack: I do not intend to make a long
intervention at this point. The system of freehold is to be abolished,
and the hon. Gentleman cannot get away from
that.
Sir
Stuart Bell: I am happy to accept that point, but, as
former Prime Minister Tony Blair used to say, it is time to move on,
and it is time for the Church to move on. It is also time for this
Committee to move on, Mr. Gale, because a vote is imminent
in the
Chamber. I
am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s remarks. They are on the
record, and they are well respected and well considered, but I commend
both Measures to the
Committee. Question
put. The
Committee divided: Ayes 11, Noes
1.
Division
No.
1] Question
accordingly agreed to.
Resolved, That
the Committee has considered the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of
Service) Measure (HC
270). Church
of England Pensions (Amendment) Measure (HC
268)Resolved, That
the Committee has considered the Church of England Pensions (Amendment)
Measure (HC 268).—[Sir Stuart
Bell.] 5.32
pm Committee
rose.
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