§ Q72. Mr. Greenwayasked the Prime Minister if she will propose legislation to ensure that some 1662 prayer book services are available in all Church of England churches where a specified demand exists; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterNo. It would be inappropriate for the Government to seek to change the arrangements approved by Parliament in the Church of England (Worship and Doctrine) Measure 1974 under which the forms of service to be used are agreed jointly by the incumbent and the parochial church council elected by the parishioners and regular worshippers.