HC Deb 09 December 1912 vol 45 cc19-20
12. Mr. KING

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will state how public notaries, who are at present appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, will be appointed after the passing of the Established Church (Wales) Bill?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. McKenna)

The powers of appointment would appear to remain with the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Mr. KING

Is it intended that the power should be retained?

Mr. McKENNA

Yes.