Written question asked by Ruth Cadbury (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 October 2025. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 October 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Bishops: Public Appointments
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an equalities impact assessment of the provisions within the (a) Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 and (b) Jews Relief Act 1858 in the context of the appointment of bishops within the Church of England on the advice of (i) Catholic and (ii) Jewish Prime Ministers.
- Answer
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The Government recognises that there are historical restrictions in statute on Roman Catholic and Jewish people making and advising the Crown on Church appointments. The Government will keep this matter under review but, given other pressing issues, this is not a current priority.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 81330
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Bishops Equality Public appointments Impact assessments
- Legislation
- Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829
- Jews Relief Act 1858
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