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<p>The nomination to the See of London is a matter for the Crown Nominations Commission
rather than the Church Commissioners. Nominations to episcopal sees are made within
the context of the House of Bishops’ Declaration on Ministry of Bishops and Priests,
which expressly recognises that those who, on grounds of theological conviction, are
unable to receive the ministry of women bishops and priests continue to be within
the spectrum and teaching and tradition of the Anglican Communion, and affirms the
importance of there continuing to be bishops within the Church of England to enable
ministry to be provided to such persons. However, as part of the usual consultation
process for nominations to diocesan sees, anyone wishing to comment on the needs of
the vacant diocese or the wider church is invited to write to the Prime Minister’s
Appointments Secretary and the Archbishops’ Secretary for Appointments. Any such submissions
will inform the Commission’s work.</p>
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