SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Contents of Reorganisation Schemes

Provisions relating to abolition of bishoprics

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1

A scheme which abolishes a suffragan bishopric shall provide for vacating the office of that bishopric.

2

A scheme which provides for abolishing a suffragan bishopric and creating a diocesan bishopric shall provide for vacating the office of that suffragan bishopric.

3

A scheme which provides for abolishing a diocesan bishopric and creating a suffragan bishopric shall provide for vacating the office of that diocesan bishopric.

4

Where this paragraph applies the scheme shall provide for rights to compensation in accordance with paragraph 16 below.

5

Where sub-paragraph (3) above applies the suffragan bishopric shall have effect as if an Order in Council had been made under section 2 of the Suffragans Nomination Act 1888 (51 and 52 Vict. c. 56) directing that the town concerned be taken and accepted for the see of a suffragan bishop.