07 February 2011
INTRODUCTIONS
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of the Prolocutor of the Convocation of
Canterbury
Presentation of the Prolocutor of the Convocation of York
Presentation of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the House of Laity
PROGRESS OF MEASURES AND STATUTORY
INSTRUMENTS
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ADDRESS BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR
INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP (Secretary of State for
International
Development) addressed the Synod at the invitation of the
Presidents.
Following questions from Synod members, the Archbishop of
Canterbury responded to the Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP.
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REPORT BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE
The Acting Chair of the Business Committee (The Bishop of Dover,
the Rt Revd Trevor Willmott) moved:
'That the Synod do take note of this Report.'
Following debate, the motion was clearly carried.
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DRAFT ACT OF SYNOD ADOPTING THE ANGLICAN
COMMUNION
COVENANT: REQUIREMENT FOR SPECIAL MAJORITIES
ON
FINAL APPROVAL
Mr John Ward (London) moved:
'That this Synod resolve that final approval of the Act of
Synod
adopting the Anglican Communion Covenant shall require the assent
of
two-thirds of the members of each House present and voting.'
Following debate, and a division by House, the motion was
lost.
Bishops 4 ayes, 32 noes, 2 abstentions;
Clergy 82 ayes, 92 noes, 1 abstention;
Laity 66 ayes, 112 noes, 0 abstentions.
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QUESTIONS
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