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Church Appointments
10 September 2026
Lead MP
Andy Burnham
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Religion & Faith
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Andy Burnham raised concerns about church appointments in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Brings to the House's attention steps the Government is taking regarding Church appointments. Highlights restrictions set out in the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 and the Jews Relief Act 1858 preventing persons professing the Roman Catholic and Jewish faiths from advising the Sovereign on appointments to the Church of England and Church of Scotland. Transfers constitutional responsibility to the Lord Chancellor. Advocates for a Bill to correct the legislative bar against people of any faith performing all the functions of his office.
Andy Burnham
Lab
Leigh
Brings to the House's attention steps the Government is taking regarding Church appointments. Highlights restrictions set out in the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 and the Jews Relief Act 1858 preventing persons professing the Roman Catholic and Jewish faiths from advising the Sovereign on appointments to the Church of England and Church of Scotland. Transfers constitutional responsibility to the Lord Chancellor. Advocates for a Bill to correct the legislative bar against people of any faith performing all the functions of his office.
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