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calculated from a blend of basic data (see Appendix C). It seeks to remove the shortcomings of each individual criterion by comparing one with another, but suffers (or gains, depending on point of view) from the necessary inclusion of the human element in its calculation. After some discussion it was decided that it passed all three tests. 4.2.2.15 Seating capacity of the parish church X √ X X
4.2.2.16 Age of church buildings X √ X X
4.2.2.17 State of church buildings X √ X X
In an ideal diocese the size of each church would be proportional to the size of the congregation, and the state of the church an indication of the parishioners' ability to maintain it in good condition. Bradford is not such an ideal diocese (nor, probably, is any other) and these criteria were rejected, but the discussion around them led to the adoption by consensus of the 'expenditure on maintenance of church fabric required by the diocesan architect's quinquennial report' included as a deduction from the total expenditure in item 4.2.1.3(b). A lesser reason for rejection was that in some cases church seating capacity is variable. 4.2.2.18 Membership of youth organisations √ √ X X
4.2.2.19 Membership of adult organisations √ √ X X
4.2.2.20 Membership of ancillary organisations √ √ X X
4.2.2.21 Number of children normally attending
Sunday School √ √ X X
4.2.2.22 Number of children in church day
school √ √ X X
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