1 10 7 https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/8806e6d206fd94a33c435d62419360ae.pdf 681703cf5bfef4c0aab9adf4fd870f15 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource No. 10 and the See of Liverpool Subject The topic of the resource Archbishops and Bishops Procedure Description An account of the resource In 1997, Tony Blair rejected the Crown Appointments Commission's initial slate of nominees for the See of Liverpool. These documents shed light on No. 10's assessment of the candidates as well as the attitude of senior figures in the Church such as the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York. Letter This is used for general correspondence that doesn't fit into a specialized category (e.g., ministerial submissions). Transcript A transcript of the document. <div style="text-align:center;">Lambeth Palace London SE1 7JU</div> <div style="text-align:center;">26 June 1997</div> <div style="text-align:center;">STRICTLY PERSONAL</div> Dear John, The Prime Minister’s decision regarding the Liverpool See I really must express my considerable dismay on learning that the Prime Minister has asked for more names to be considered. I can only surmise that your own personal influence has been too strong. It was clear that the Commission was content with the names it had to consider and it was equally clear that the first name came through very strongly. The ratio of votes at the end led none of us to believe that there was any question concerning the capabilities of both men doing a good job. Furthermore, there is always an element of risk and faith attached to any selection of names. No one can be absolutely sure that a Commission will not make the occasional mistake but the Prime Minister (who is not present at the Commission) must rely on the judgement that comes from its Chairman who offers to the Prime Minister his view concerning the two names given. In short, I regret what has happened but accept that the Commission will have to meet again to begin its worth afresh. I must ask – through you – to have a private meeting with the Prime Minister when we meet, to discuss this. I don’t expect anyone else to be with us when we do so. <div style="text-align:center;">Yours sincerely,</div> <div style="text-align:center;">(Sgd.) + George Cantuar</div> <div style="text-align:center;">ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY</div> Mr J H Holroyd CB Secretary for Appointments to the Prime Minister 10 Downing Street LONDON SW1A 2AA Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. George Carey (Archbishop of Canterbury) Recipient(s) John Holroyd (Prime Minister's Appointments Secretary) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. Printed in Times New Roman Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter - Relaying the Archbishop of Canterbury's Unhappiness With the Prime Minister's Decision to Ask the CAC For More Names For the See of Liverpool [1997-06-26] Subject The topic of the resource Archbishops and Bishops Procedure Description An account of the resource Letter from George Carey to John Holroyd stating that Carey was disappointed that Tony Blair had decided to ask the Crown Appointments Commission for a new slate of names and asking for a private meeting with Blair. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Carey (Archbishop of Canterbury) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1997-06-26 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Diocese of Liverpool Archbishop of Canterbury Bishop of Liverpool Church of England Crown Appointments Commission Prime Minister's Secretary for Appointments https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/eda7c0543442388fa7d44311f6377971.pdf 9e9eff85b2a1bc859a77d7a74bed220a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource No. 10 and the See of Liverpool Subject The topic of the resource Archbishops and Bishops Procedure Description An account of the resource In 1997, Tony Blair rejected the Crown Appointments Commission's initial slate of nominees for the See of Liverpool. These documents shed light on No. 10's assessment of the candidates as well as the attitude of senior figures in the Church such as the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York. Letter This is used for general correspondence that doesn't fit into a specialized category (e.g., ministerial submissions). Transcript A transcript of the document. 10 DOWNING STREET LONDON SW1A 2AA [Phone Number] <div style="width:100%;font-size:1em;line-height:1.2;"> <div style="vertical-align:top;">From the Secretary for Appointments</div> <div style="float:right;text-align:right;">24 June 1997</div> <div style="clear:both;">J H Holroyd CB</div> Dear David, See of Liverpool I am writing on behalf of the Prime Minister to thank you for your letter of 16 June about the outcome of the meeting of the Crown Appointments Commission on the See of Liverpool. The Prime Minister was most grateful to you for setting out the outcome with such care. However, having studied the papers, he has concluded that at this stage he is not prepared to recommend either of these names to The Queen for appointment as Bishop of Liverpool. As you will, I am sure, understand the Prime Minister wishes to recommend to The Queen someone who will not only meet the perceived needs of the Diocese of Liverpool, but whose present standing or future potential is commensurate with the importance of the See of Liverpool, particularly as demonstrated during the episcopate of Bishop David Sheppard. He has accordingly asked me to request you to reconvene the Crown Appointments Commission in order to provide him with further names for his consideration. <div style="text-align:center;">Yours</div> <div style="text-align:center;">(Sgd.) John</div> <div style="text-align:center;"> J H HOLROYD</div> The Most Reverend and Right Honourable The Lord Archbishop of York IN CONFIDENCE APPOINTMENTS </div> Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. John Holroyd (Prime Minister's Appointments Secretary) Recipient(s) David Hope (Archbishop of York) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. Black and white Lesser Royal Arms at the top. Lettehead features Downing Street's address and "From the Secretary for Appointments John Holroyd CB". Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter - Informing the Archbishop of York That the Prime Minister Wanted the CAC to Come Up With More Names [1997-06-24] Subject The topic of the resource Archbishops and Bishops Procedure Description An account of the resource Letter from John Holroyd to David Hope stating that Tony Blair had decided to ask the Crown Appointments Commission to come up with a new slate of names for the Bishopric of Liverpool. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Holroyd (Prime Minister's Appointments Secretary) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1997-06-24 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Relation A related resource <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/Hen8/25/20/section/III" title="Appointment of Bishops Act 1533">Appointment of Bishops Act 1533</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Diocese of Liverpool Archbishop of York Bishop of Liverpool Church of England Crown Appointments Commission Prime Minister's Secretary for Appointments https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/6c6adc768886bdd967218333084bed14.pdf 412465f741d7094b5dec000c731394f2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource No. 10 and the See of Liverpool Subject The topic of the resource Archbishops and Bishops Procedure Description An account of the resource In 1997, Tony Blair rejected the Crown Appointments Commission's initial slate of nominees for the See of Liverpool. These documents shed light on No. 10's assessment of the candidates as well as the attitude of senior figures in the Church such as the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York. Minute These are formal communications from one minister to another or from a civil servant to a minister. Transcript A transcript of the document. No 10 Duty Desk 22/6/97 From: ALEX ALLAN Date: 21 June 1997 JOHN HOLROYD DIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL The Prime Minister saw your note and wants to go for more names. He is not against Cassidy or Reid but would like more names at least to test the water. (Sgd.) Alex Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. Alex Allan (Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Minute - Relaying the Prime Minister's Decision to Ask the CAC For More Names [1997-06-21] Subject The topic of the resource Archbishops and Bishops Procedure Description An account of the resource Minute from Alex Allan to John Holroyd stating that Tony Blair had decided to ask the Crown Appointments Commission for more names. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alex Allan (Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1997-06-21 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Relation A related resource <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/Hen8/25/20/section/III" title="Appointment of Bishops Act 1533">Appointment of Bishops Act 1533</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Diocese of Liverpool Bishop of Liverpool Church of England Crown Appointments Commission Prime Minister's Secretary for Appointments Private Secretary to the Prime Minister https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/d7371c773f648ec565642e7f49c4bd54.pdf 21672c599036574d7941cb80089d6fa3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource No. 10 and the See of Liverpool Subject The topic of the resource Archbishops and Bishops Procedure Description An account of the resource In 1997, Tony Blair rejected the Crown Appointments Commission's initial slate of nominees for the See of Liverpool. These documents shed light on No. 10's assessment of the candidates as well as the attitude of senior figures in the Church such as the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York. Minute These are formal communications from one minister to another or from a civil servant to a minister. Transcript A transcript of the document. From: John Holroyd Date: 20 June 1997 PRIME MINISTER Diocese of Liverpool The letter from the Archbishop of York reporting the outcome of the Crown Appointments Commission (CAC) for Liverpool has come to hand. It is attached to this note. The key parts are on the second and third pages, carefully drafted passages that I have marked. Their effect is to depress the case for going for Bishop Gavin Reid and also to cast doubt on whether the second name, that of Archdeacon George Cassidy, is good enough for Liverpool. The Archbishop’s letter does not change things compared to the previous notes that I have sent you, ie it opens the way for you to set aside Reid and to make a choice between (a) Cassidy and (b) asking the CAC to provide more names. Going for Cassidy is the lower risk in the short term, ie neither Archbishop could argue with your choosing him and the CAC would not have to be reconvened, but, if George Cassidy is not up to the job, then in the longer term the Diocese of Liverpool will suffer. I have profound doubts about Reid’s suitability and the same sort of doubts as the Archbishop of York about Cassidy. I would be ready to brave a resumed CAC! Do you want to go for Cassidy OR I am not against Cassidy or Reid but [illegible] like more names at least to test the water More names? ✓ [If, before you decide, you want to talk to the Archbishop of York he will not be available until you are back from Denver] (Sgd.) John JOHN HOLROYD Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. John Holroyd (Prime Minister's Appointments Secretary) Special Features This is a place to enter any distinguishing features. Minute has a handwritten annotation from Tony Blair stating that he would like to ask the CAC for more names. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Minute - Recommending That the Prime Minister Ask the CAC For More Names [1997-06-20] Subject The topic of the resource Archbishops and Bishops Procedure Description An account of the resource Minute from John Holroyd recommending that Tony Blair ask the Crown Appointments Commission for a new slate of names for the Bishopric of Liverpool. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Holroyd (Prime Minister's Appointments Secretary) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1997-06-20 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Relation A related resource <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/Hen8/25/20/section/III" title="Appointment of Bishops Act 1533">Appointment of Bishops Act 1533</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Diocese of Liverpool Bishop of Liverpool Church of England Crown Appointments Commission Prime Minister Prime Minister's Secretary for Appointments https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/7591d183dec0c18c9dbead25d3158df7.pdf 099802051e2310454da3528037b097ad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource No. 10 and the See of Liverpool Subject The topic of the resource Archbishops and Bishops Procedure Description An account of the resource In 1997, Tony Blair rejected the Crown Appointments Commission's initial slate of nominees for the See of Liverpool. These documents shed light on No. 10's assessment of the candidates as well as the attitude of senior figures in the Church such as the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York. Letter This is used for general correspondence that doesn't fit into a specialized category (e.g., ministerial submissions). Transcript A transcript of the document. Page 1 <table style="width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:none;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:33%;vertical-align:top;border:none;">From: Archbishop of York</td> <td style="width:33%;vertical-align:top;text-align:center;border:none;">BISHOPTHORPE PALACE BISHOPTHORPE YORK Y02 1QE</td> <td style="width:33%;vertical-align:top;text-align:right;border:none;">[Phone and fax numbers]</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> 16 June 1997 Dear Prime Minister See of Liverpool Following the resignation of the Right Reverend David Sheppard, this vacancy in See was considered by the Crown Appointments Commission at a meeting on 5/6 June. The Commission elected for your consideration the two names of the Venerable George Cassidy, Archdeacon of London and Canon Residentiary of St Paul’s Cathedral London and the Right Reverend Gavin Reid, Bishop of Maidstone in the Diocese of Canterbury. George Cassidy is 54. Having read for his first degree at Queen’s University, Belfast he took an M.Phil at University College, London. He was initially employed as a civil servant in Northern Ireland and then spent two years in Kenya as a town planner. He trained for the Ministry at Oak Hill and began his ministry in Bristol Diocese with a curacy in Clifton, followed by an incumbency in Bristol. In 1982 he became Vicar of St Paul’s, Portman Square and was appointed to his present post ten years ago. George Cassidy was well regarded as a parish priest and people like his warmth and encouragement. He proved a good administrator and was not afraid to take initiatives. With his qualification and experience as a town planner and in his interest in financial matters, he brought unusually broad and relevant experience to the Archdeaconry of London. He has the considerable mastery of detail that the City Churches continuously demand and a good style and sense managerially. He is known and liked by distinguished figures in the City. He also makes an important and well regarded contribution to the Chapter at St Paul’s. George stands in a traditional evangelical context, with a concern for orthodoxy but an openness to other Anglican traditions. He has a keen and critical mind and his interests are by no means confined to the Church and its immediate concerns. He reads widely and keeps up his theological and biblical study. He accepts the ordination of women, albeit without great enthusiasm, yet has always been affirming and encouraging of women’s ministry in general. The Bishop of London warmly commends George Cassidy for his very real achievements and loyal contribution and confirms that he is able to work with all churchmanship traditions in the Church of England. He envisages that his gifts could be very useful indeed at the present juncture in the life or one or other of our great cities. George Cassidy is married and has two grown up daughters. His wife is a trained school nurse. They are a most hospitable and kind couple, very welcoming in their home to a wide range of people. /cont'd.....  <div style="border-top:2px solid #000;margin:2em 0;"> Page 2 Gavin Reid is 63. He was educated at London University and trained for the ministry at Oak Hill. After curacies in East Ham and Rainham, Essex, he was appointed Publications Secretary for the Church Pastoral Aid Society in 1966. After some years there and then a period working for the United Society for Christian Literature, he returned to CPAS as Director of Evangelism, a post he held until 1990. As part of that task he played a key role in the Billy Graham Missions of the 1980s. From 1990 he was seconded to advise the Board of Mission on the Decade of Evangelism, until his present appointment as Bishop of Maidstone in 1992. His most recent contribution to the wider Church is his chairmanship of The Archbishops’ Advisory Group on the Millennium. Gavin Reid’s great strength is as an inspirer and he is something of a visionary. In his publications he shows himself to be a man of ideas and a first class thinker. He has considerable gifts as a communicator, whether that be as a speaker at public conventions, as a debater in General Synod or in the media. His evangelical work has taken him all over the country, giving him a feel for parish life which has stood him in good stead as a Bishop even though his direct parochial experience is limited. Before becoming a Bishop he was known and respected as an uncompromising, open evangelical. He has nevertheless been able to minister to all without in any way denying his roots; though not all those from other traditions have found it easy to relate to his views. But all would acknowledge that he is an enthusiast for the Gospel, a godly priest, and an outstanding national figure in evangelism. He relates well to the leaders of the community in Kent and is valued, for example, by the King’s School in Canterbury. Bishop Reid is married and has three grown up children. His wife, Mary, is a teacher and has taught in primary schools with children with special needs. She also has experience as a magazine editor. She is a strong supporter of her husband’s ministry. The Crown Appointments Commission did not express a clear preference for either candidate, the voting being seven votes to Gavin Reid and five to George Cassidy. It was quite clear that the diocesan representatives were very definitely pressing for his name, and it would be only right for me to add also that the Archbishop of Canterbury was similarly supportive. However, the Commission as a whole was less persuaded, both on the grounds of age as well as perhaps more importantly on the grounds of compatibility, for there seemed to be a number of discrepancies between on the one hand what was written in the Diocesan Statement of Needs together with the Secretaries’ Memorandum, in comparison with the information to hand about Bishop Reid. It would be true to say also that whilst the name of George Cassidy gained the necessary majority as a second name to be placed before you for consideration, and whilst he undoubtedly has the many qualified, recited above, yet quite in spite of these there were as well misgivings shared in the Commission about whether his proper archdeaconal [sic] qualities really have the capacity to develop more fully into the qualities needed for this particular episcopal ministry. /cont'd.....  <div style="border-top:2px solid #000;margin:2em 0;"> Page 3 In differing ways therefore each of the two persons concerned have their comparative strengths and weaknesses, given the profile of the Diocese of Liverpool at this important juncture and in succession to Bishop David Sheppard. With greetings and all good wishes. Yours sincerely (Sgd.) + David Ebor: The Right Honourable Tony Blair, MP 10 Downing Street London SW1A 2AA </div> </div> Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. David Hope (Archbishop of York) Recipient(s) Tony Blair (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. Printed in Times New Roman. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter - Archbishop of York's Views on CAC Nominees for the See of Liverpool [1997-06-16] Subject The topic of the resource Archbishops and Bishops Procedure Description An account of the resource Letter from David Hope to Tony Blair setting out his views on the candidates the Crown Appointments Commission had recommended for the Bishopric of Liverpool. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Hope (Archbishop of York) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1997-06-16 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Diocese of Liverpool Archbishop of York Bishop of Liverpool Church of England Crown Appointments Commission Prime Minister https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/b182aa77ed5990a96184cb4bb7d81ba5.pdf 278e173889c760105408497709a0cea9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource No. 10 and the See of Liverpool Subject The topic of the resource Archbishops and Bishops Procedure Description An account of the resource In 1997, Tony Blair rejected the Crown Appointments Commission's initial slate of nominees for the See of Liverpool. These documents shed light on No. 10's assessment of the candidates as well as the attitude of senior figures in the Church such as the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York. Minute These are formal communications from one minister to another or from a civil servant to a minister. Transcript A transcript of the document. Page 1 From: John Holroyd Date: 12 June 1997 PRIME MINISTER NEXT BISHOP OF LIVERPOOL The Archbishop of York rang me yesterday to ask if I could give any indication of your likely attitude to the results of the Crown Appointments Commission’s names for Liverpool. I told him that at first sight you did not see the names of Reid and Cassidy as being an adequate choice, given the importance of the Liverpool appointment and the stature achieved by the outgoing Bishop. I added that you would be evaluating both names and, as is your right, the possibility of asking the CAC to meet again to produce further names. This did not faze the Archbishop. He said that he is making up his mind as to what to recommend in the letter that he will write to you in the next few days reporting the outcome of the CAC. I have, of course, been reflecting further after our conversation. I do not think that I could recommend that you should go for Reid: he just does not measure up to the requirement or to the job description provided to the CAC by the diocese, and he would be nearly 64 when he took over. I judge that the Archbishop of York shares this view. Cassidy is a more problematical choice. The Archbishop of York – who knew him in London – is uncertain about his judgment and “bottom”, especially for such a senior bishopric, but he would be energetic and care for his diocese. One argument for going for him is that George Carey could not take exception to your  <div style="border-top:2px solid #000;margin:2em 0;"> Page 2 preferring him to Reid: you will remember that with 7 votes for Reid and 5 for Cassidy you have every right to go for the latter. But I am increasingly attracted by going for a return to the CAC for new names. George Carey said to me last week: “the new Prime Minister wouldn’t want to flex his muscles this early, would be?” But that is not the point. As I see it, it is not a matter of your flexing your muscles, but of pointing out to the CAC, as I tried to do during its meeting, that the candidates offered do not measure up to what you and the diocese require. As the person who would have to explain this to the CAC I would be prepared to go through with asking it to resume its work, if that is what you wish. For the moment you need do nothing until the letter from the Archbishop of York is received. Then it may be appropriate for you to talk to David Hope on the phone before you take a final decision. (Sgd.) John John Holroyd </div> Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. John Holroyd (Prime Minister's Appointments Secretary) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Minute - Further Assessment of the CAC's Nominees for the See of Liverpool [1997-06-12] Subject The topic of the resource Archbishops and Bishops Procedure Description An account of the resource Minute from John Holroyd encouraging Tony Blair to consider asking the Crown Appointments Commission for a new pair of nominees for the Bishopric of Liverpool. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Holroyd (Prime Minister's Appointments Secretary) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1997-06-12 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Relation A related resource <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/Hen8/25/20/section/III" title="Appointment of Bishops Act 1533">Appointment of Bishops Act 1533</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Diocese of Liverpool Bishop of Liverpool Church of England Crown Appointments Commission Prime Minister Prime Minister's Secretary for Appointments https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/e1afdb6cf2e1155de8c92c4a2a08b988.pdf e44070918ed1b0f7af044bbd93a349f3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource No. 10 and the See of Liverpool Subject The topic of the resource Archbishops and Bishops Procedure Description An account of the resource In 1997, Tony Blair rejected the Crown Appointments Commission's initial slate of nominees for the See of Liverpool. These documents shed light on No. 10's assessment of the candidates as well as the attitude of senior figures in the Church such as the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York. Minute These are formal communications from one minister to another or from a civil servant to a minister. Transcript A transcript of the document. Page 1 From: John Holroyd Date: 9 June 1997 PRIME MINISTER Diocese of Liverpool I. Candidates provided by the Crown Appointments Commission Rt Rev Gavin Reid (63 last month) Bishop of Maidstone (in the Canterbury Dicoese) since 1992. Out-and-out evangelical: leads the Churches’ work on the Millennium. “His public pronouncements occasionally lack judgement”. Little parish experience and at his age he could retire in less than two years time; Archdeacon George Cassidy (55 this year) Archdeacon of London and Canon of St. Paul’s since 1987. An Ulsterman and originally a NI Civil Servant. Of evangelical origins he’s now middle of road. A tough and fair administrator – too tough for some. Wide range of social contacts outside Church. Energetic, with good mind, but some lack of “bottom”. The CAC gave 7 votes to Reid and 5 to Cassidy – effectively “no preference” and thus the choice for you is open. II. Options All the following are legitimately open to you: <ol> <li>to go for Reid:</li> <li>to go for Cassidy:</li> <li>to ask for more names.</li> </ol>  <div style="border-top:2px solid #000;margin:2em 0;"> Page 2 Pros & Cons <ol> <li>George Carey wants Reid, one of his suffragans, to be appointed. But it is not his patch – Liverpool is in the Northern Province and David Hope has yet to make up his mind on his advice to you. Previously Reid has not been thought to be up to a diocesan job, so why is he now at 63? Answer: The diocesan reps on the CAC made a pitch for him, which G Carey backed.</li> <li>George Cassidy would be energetic and get round the diocese: (David Sheppard has been too much identified with Liverpool city). He’s also intelligent and, after some misgivings, supports the ordination of women. Can be a little narrow on social issues, but has learnt to be more measured and tolerant as he has experienced the difficulties of London. But is he really big enough to be Bishop of Liverpool?</li> <li>Asking for more names is a bit risky, on two grounds. One is that an extra name that might come forward is that of Canon David Gillett, another evangelical and Principal of the Church’s Bristol theological college. He’s not up to the Liverpool job: so far he’s been thought of as good enough for a suffragan post only. On the other hand you might get as a second additional name one of the two really good suffragans who could do the job – Langrish of Birkenhead and Stevens of Dunwich. The other risk is that George Carey might cut up rough at the results of the CAC and Reid being put to one side, even though, as I say, the appointment is not in his Province.</li> </ol> Subject to what David Hope says I would go for option 2, ie Cassidy. (Sgd.) John John Holroyd </div> Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. John Holroyd (Prime Minister's Appointments Secretary) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Minute - Initial Assessment of the CAC's Nominees for the See of Liverpool [1997-06-09] Subject The topic of the resource Archbishops and Bishops Procedure Description An account of the resource Minute from John Holroyd setting out his views on the Crown Appointments Commission's nominees for the Bishopric of Liverpool. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Holroyd (Prime Minister's Appointments Secretary) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1997-06-09 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Relation A related resource <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/Hen8/25/20/section/III" title="Appointment of Bishops Act 1533">Appointment of Bishops Act 1533</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Diocese of Liverpool Bishop of Liverpool Church of England Crown Appointments Commission Prime Minister Prime Minister's Secretary for Appointments