House of Lords: Prayers

Lord Elystan-Morgan Excerpts

Thursday 31st March 2011 Lords Chamber

[The Chairman of Committees]

I am grateful to the noble Lord for informing me of the contents of that hymn, but I am not entirely sure I agree that it is the sentiment of the House that we should move on this matter.

[Lord Elystan-Morgan]

The noble Lord has properly reminded the House of the traditions of its ancient past. However, with regard to the immediate future and the anticipated reform of the House, can he confirm that there have been consultations with the representatives of Christian denominations other than the Church of England, and indeed on a wider basis, with regard to the future composition of spiritual representation?