On 20th April 2026, the House of Lords debated the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Votes were held on amendments to the bill, in which Bishops took part.
Division 1:
The Bishop of Manchester and the Bishop of Chester took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Lord Nash on the secretary of state’s duties under the bill.
The amendment was agreed. Content: 284 / Not Content: 158
The Bishop of Manchester and the Bishop of Chester voted Content.
Division 2:
The Bishop of Chester took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Baroness Barran on published admission numbers for schools.
The amendment was agreed. Content: 276 / Not Content: 169.
The Bishop of Chester voted Content.
The Church of England in Parliament 
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