On Nov 2 the Rt Rev Tim Stevens said he was “pleased to have been asked to take on the role in order to ensure that the voice of the bishops is clearly heard in Parliament at a time of significant change and challenge for the nation."

In announcing the appointment, Dr Rowan Williams noted the role of the convenor was “key to ensuring the contribution that the Lords Spiritual make to the life and work of the House is the best that it can be.”

He “brings great wisdom and the experience to the role,” Dr Williams said, adding “ I am sure that his wise counsel will be greatly valued."

Bishop Stevens succeeds the Rt Rev Kenneth Stevenson as convenor of the Lords Spiritual. The Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Rev Michael Perham has been appointed to fill the seat in the Lords of Bishop Stevenson, who retired in September.

It’s an honour and a privilege to speak for the Church and to speak for Gloucestershire in Parliament,” Bishop Perham said. No date has yet been set to introduce the new Lord Spiritual to Parliament.

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