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WOMEN BISHOPS

Early day motion 133, tabled 4 December 2008 by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 22 members.

That this House declares that candidates for the office of bishop should be considered on merit; and that sex is not merit.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2.