HC Deb 21 February 1938 vol 332 c25
45. Mr. Thorne

asked 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. Thorne

Has 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 Minister

Yes, Sir. My attention has been drawn to the speech to which the hon. Member refers. It made no impression on my mind.

Mr. Thorne

Did the Prime Minister take note of the extraordinary language used?

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