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Bishop of Bradford

The Bishop of Bradford

Lord Bishop of Bradford

Rt Revd David James

Areas of political interest
Education, children and young people, Pakistan, interfaith relations

House of Lords activity

Entered House of Lords 2009

Most recent contributions in the Lords

Details of Bishop Tom speaking in the House of Lords:

(courtesy of UK Parliament Hansard website):

Oral Contributions: 2008/2009 session

Mar 23 The Bishop of Bradford, was introduced and took the oath, supported by the Bishop of Manchester and the Bishop of Chester.

Please select the link below to view a video of the introduction to the House of Lords by Bishop David courtesy of Parliament live TV.

Introduction of the Bishop of Bradford 23/03/2009

Details of Bishop David’s voting in the House of Lords:

(courtesy of ‘The Public Whip’): here

Biographical details
Year of birth 1945

Exeter University BSc 1966
St John's College, Nottingham BA 1973
Deacon 1973 Priest 1974
Assistant curate Christ Church Portswood (Winchester) 1973-76
Assistant curate Goring-by-Sea 1976-1978
Chaplain UEA Norwich 1978-1982
Vicar Ecclesfield, Sheffield 1982-1990
Vicar Christ Church Portswood 1990-1998
Bishop of Pontefract Wakefield Diocese 1998-2002
Bishop of Bradford 2002-

Contact

Lords

The Rt Revd Lord Bishop of Bradford, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW

Diocese

Bishop of Bradford, Bishopscroft, Ashwell Road, Bradford BD9 4AU 01274 545 414 bishop@bradford.anglican.org Media relations officer Alison Bogle 07768 110175 alison@bogle.force9.co.uk

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