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4.2.3.10
Passing 'trade' - e.g. in tourist areas
√ √ √ √
Accepted with little discussion - the only proviso being that,
as with special features, visitors' income appeared in 4.2.1.1(c);
but as was found by the parochial questionnaire (see paragraph 2.5.4.4),
some tourist trade is more than just 'passing'.
4.2.3.11
Areas of social responsibility
√ √ √ √
Proposed with particular reference to deprived urban areas, but
possibly also having application in depopulating rural areas - the
implication being that the Diocese should be prepared to put money in
rather than take it out.
4.2.3.12
Local unemployment rate
? ? ? ?
A point which occasioned the discussants some hesitation -
possibly because whilst it is known (from stewardship missions) to
be related to the level of giving, it is not known how closely, and
is believed to be only one of several factors involved. The question
marks in this case indicate not so much lack of consensus as lack of
knowledge on which to base a decision.
4.2.3.13
Presence in the parish of ethnic
minorities
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4.2.3.14
Presence in the parish of non-anglican
churches and other denominational
schools
√ √ ? ?
Of importance because it reduces the anglican potential. Roman
schools in particular tend to attract Roman families to live in the
neighbourhood and thereby to squeeze out the anglicans. Other ethnic
groups may not necessarily have places of worship, but do have a
similar effect. This effect may be direct enough to reduce the per
