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“What steps her Department is taking to support Ukrainian refugees.”

Tabled: 19 April 2022Answered: 25 April 2022

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for the Home Department

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.