Church of England: Bishops
Commons · Question 29898 · Tabled 7 Feb 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Question
Asked by Ruth Cadbury
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of reviewing the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 in relation to the provisions around the appointment of bishops within the Church of England.
Answer
Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 17 Feb 2025
The Government introduced legislation on 13 February to remove the legal barrier to Roman Catholics holding the office of Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. This short and narrowly-focused Bill facilitates the upcomi...