§ Mr. Rookerasked the Prime Minister if he will list those persons and organisations which he has consulted over his proposed appointment of the new Bishop of Birmingham; and when he expects to announce his decision.
§ The Prime Minister:This appointment was announced on 11th October. I received the advice of the Crown Appointments Commission, the body set up by the Church of England earlier this year to advise on the appointment of archbishops and diocesan bishops.