Priests (Ordination of Women)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 2:13 pm on 29 October 1993.

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Photo of Patrick Cormack Patrick Cormack , South Staffordshire 2:13, 29 October 1993

Cannot my right hon. Friend accept that what we are asking is that the provision should state that clerks in holy orders are eligible—not may be eligible or may apply for, but will be eligible—to receive a sum not specified? Should not the provision apply to all ordained clerks?