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My hon. Friend has expressed that point very well.

I think understanding of faiths is incredibly important, and that is why we encourage inter-faith work, especially at a local level.

I thank the hon. Lady for her question.

I thank the hon. Lady for her question. As I have said, very careful consideration went into this decision.

As I have said, inter-faith work is very important, and we fund a number of organisations to do it.

As I have said, we strongly welcome all of the inter-faith work that happens across our communities.

May I thank the right hon. Gentleman for raising the issue of the Inter Faith Network?

I truly believe that inter-faith work makes a good contribution to our society.

I thank my right hon. Friend for all her work on inter-faith matters.

As I have said, very proper consideration went into this decision after we had heard representations from the Inter Faith Network.