Torsten Bell MP: speeches

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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  • 14 Sept 2026 · Sovereign Grant Bill · Hansard source
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    I thank the hon. Gentleman for his tribute to the monarchy. His description of what he would like to see in the setting of the sovereign grant reflects exactly what has to take place. As I was just explaining, the three trustees are required to take into account the funding required to deliver the function that we all want our monarch to deliver.

  • 14 Sept 2026 · Sovereign Grant Bill · Hansard source
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    The hon. Member has shown interest in this topic over many years, in a lot of different environments. This is a question of “and”, rather than “or”. As he says, the document spells out that His Majesty is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. I encourage him to go on to the royal family’s website, where he will see the language about the King being the defender of the faith very prominently displayed. I hope that gives him the reassurance that he seeks.

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View as listDemocracy and constitution: 3Democracy and constitution3Economy and business: 4Economy and business4Education and skills: 1Education and skills1Health and care: 1Health and care1Justice and policing: 1Justice and policing1Unclassified: 2Unclassified2
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Economy and business4
Education and skills1
Health and care1
Justice and policing1
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