Bishop of Guildford: Appointment Debate

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Bishop of Guildford: Appointment

Lord Deben Excerpts
Thursday 3rd July 2014

(10 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Gardiner of Kimble Portrait Lord Gardiner of Kimble
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I am not sure that I am inclined to that view. Obviously the Church in Wales and the Church of England have taken different paths. That is a matter for the Church of England.

Lord Deben Portrait Lord Deben (Con)
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My Lords, we should be careful because the Church of Rome appoints its own bishops and takes a great deal longer than the Church of England, which is itself very dilatory. Changes do not necessarily speed up the system.

Lord Gardiner of Kimble Portrait Lord Gardiner of Kimble
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I am a great believer that if one does not want too much change, one should have some change.