§ 45. Mr. Thorneasked the Prime Minister whether he will consider taking steps to revise the praemunire in connection with the appointment of bishops?
§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain)No, Sir.
§ Mr. ThorneHas the Prime Minister's attention been drawn to the extraordinary language used by a former Member of this House about a Unitarian Prime Minister having the right to appoint bishops, and has that statement made any impression on his mind?
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir. My attention has been drawn to the speech to which the hon. Member refers. It made no impression on my mind.
§ Mr. ThorneDid the Prime Minister take note of the extraordinary language used?