# Synodical Government (Special Majorities) Measure 1971, Introduction: Introductory text


A Measure passed by the National Assembly of the Church of England to authorise the General Synod of the Church of England to require special majorities for a scheme for a constitutional union or a permanent and substantial change of relationship between the Church of England and another Christian body, and for the exercise of powers to suspend the Standing Orders of the General Synod.
[17th February 1971]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/1971/1/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/synodical-government-special-majorities-measure-1971/introduction
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