ANGLICAN CHURCH
MOVE TO CHECK STATE CONTROL lilted Press Association—By Electric 1 eiegrapb— Copyright). LONDON, June 11. The Bishops’ Committee, reporting to tbe Cluireii Assembly, proposes that the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedrals sliou.d have the right to refuse ,0 elect as Bishop the person named, in the King’s, letter, they giving their reasons in writing; though it may be open to the Crown to over-ride their decision. At, present it is a criminal offence, punihasble by imprisonment, to refuse to cl. cl a person nominated in the King’s letter. 'file (J munittee point out that, in practice, the Bishop is nominated by lie Prime minister, who sometimes, is not a member of the Church of England, mid the present system does not afford adequate safeguards against illconsidered. appointments. The Committee also proposes that, before the Prime Minister advises the Crown, lie should consult a Committee, including two Archbishops and five members of tbe Church Assembly, but without;, derogating from the Prime Minister’s ultimate responsibility. The report will be considered at the next meeting of the Church Assembly.
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Hokitika Guardian, 12 June 1929, Page 4
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179ANGLICAN CHURCH Hokitika Guardian, 12 June 1929, Page 4
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