Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 March 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 March 2020 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 March 2020 on behalf of the Church Commissioners.
Church of England: Marriage
- Question
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To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, in what circumstances a Church of Scotland minister is able to conduct a wedding in the Church of England.
- Answer
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The clergy of other denominations cannot conduct Church of England marriages, though they may be able to participate to a limited extent in Church of England weddings by, for example, reading lessons, or leading prayers by agreement with the local incumbent or priest who is officiating.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 28560
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Clergy Church of England Church of Scotland Marriage
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