“To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what discussions the Commissioners have had with the House of Bishops on the decision to move to a two thirds majority requirement in Synod to progress the recommendations of Living in Love and Faith.”
Asked by
Steve Race
Answering Minister
the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners
Answer from Hansard
The Leader of the House of Commons (Sir Alan Campbell)
The House of Bishops has a special role in matters relating to doctrine, liturgy and sacrament, and the right to amend legislation before it is put before the General Synod for approval. There is no need for a two-thirds majority in order to progress all the requirements of “Living in Love and Faith”. The requirement for a two-thirds majority applies only when introducing permanent new services into the Church of England’s liturgy.