14. Ms Julia Baird asked (28.10.96) -

(a) How many people have been ordained in the Diocese of Sydney as deacons since 1989; and

(b) How many of these have been women?

To which the President replied -

(a) 163.

(b) 33.

Ms Julia Baird asked (30.10.96) -

How many women in the Diocese of Sydney are licensed to -

(a) preach; and

(b) lead services?

To which the President replied -

(a) There are 17 women licenced to preach in the Diocese of Sydney

(b) There are 31 women licenced to lead services in the Diocese of Sydney

(c) There are 94 women licenced to both lead services and preach in the Diocese of Sydney.