Debates between Baroness Barran and Lord Bishop of Rochester during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Covid-19: Charities

Debate between Baroness Barran and Lord Bishop of Rochester
Tuesday 24th March 2020

(4 years, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran
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I am delighted to give the noble Baroness that reassurance.

Lord Bishop of Rochester Portrait The Lord Bishop of Rochester
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My Lords, the noble Baroness has indicated that conversations are going on between the Government and the sector. I wonder whether she could give us more detail on that and on whether new networks are being put in place in the present circumstances, especially to link not just with the larger charities but with the wider sector, particularly those on the ground.