18 June 2012
The Church Commissioners have welcomed the award of a knighthood
to Tony Baldry MP, Second Church Estates Commissioner since 2010,
in the Queen's Birthday Honours List this year 'for public and
political service'.
Andrew Brown, Secretary to the Church Commissioners, said: "I am
delighted that Tony Baldry has been awarded a knighthood. Sir Tony
plays a vital role in the link between the Church and Parliament,
regularly answering questions on Church matters in the House of
Commons.
"Since his appointment as Second Commissioner two years ago, he
has worked tirelessly to ensure both Church and State understand
each other, and encourages each to work together for the benefit of
the whole country."
Sir Tony said: "I am very proud to have been made a Knight,
particularly in the Birthday Honours of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
year.
"All the work in which I am involved as an MP, from campaigns on
the Horton Hospital, to campaigns with the Churches, are team
efforts, and I hope that I will always be an effective advocate for
such campaigns."
Note
The post of Second Church Estates Commissioner is a Crown
appointment.