Prime Minister: Religion
Lords · Question HL1785 · Tabled 8 Jul 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 1 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Birt
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 29 June (HL1380), whether they will answer the question put, namely whether they will legislate to ensure that a Prime Minister of any faith can disch
Answer
Answered by Baroness Twycross, 1 Sep 2026
The Government recognises that there are historical restrictions on duties in statute, particularly in relation to the making of and advising on Church appointments. We will keep this under review.