Church of England: Public Appointments
(asked on 9th October 2026) - View Source
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the written statement of 10 September 2026, HCWS325, on Church Appointments, what direct role does the Prime Minister intend to play in Church of England appointments once the 1829 legislation is amended by Parliament.
Answered by
Hamish Falconer
Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 27th October 2026
After the legislation currently before Parliament is enacted, the PM intends to play the same role as his predecessors as Prime Minister in relation to Church of England appointments.