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Debate between Aaron Bell and Peter Gibson
Thursday 22nd April 2021

(3 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Aaron Bell Portrait Aaron Bell (Newcastle-under-Lyme) (Con)
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What steps the Church of England is taking to support the Government’s plans to ban conversion therapy.

Peter Gibson Portrait Peter Gibson (Darlington) (Con)
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What steps the Church of England is taking to implement its 2017 commitment to end conversion therapy.

Andrew Selous Portrait The Second Church Estates Commissioner (Andrew Selous)
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The Church of England’s General Synod passed a resolution in 2017 calling on the Government to end conversion therapy, to prevent vulnerable people from being subjected to potential spiritual abuse. The Church remains committed to this and will work with the Government on how it can most effectively be framed.