Chamber debate on the contribution of faith organisations to the voluntary sector in local communities
28 April 2016
On Thursday 5 May MPs took part in a general debate in the Commons Chamber on the contribution of faith organisations to the voluntary sector in local communities. This debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee following a representation from Fiona Bruce MP and Stephen Timms MP.
This debate was opened by Fiona Bruce, Conservative MP for Congleton.
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