DISESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND

Early day motion 253, tabled 2 December 2002 by John Austin (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House believes the appointment of Reverend Rowan Williams as Archbishop of Canterbury presents an opportunity to reconsider the future relationship between Church and State; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to introduce early legislation on the disestablishment of the Church of England to be determined by the House in a free vote.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Liberal Democrat 6, Plaid Cymru 1.