1 Duties of patron upon a transfer of patronage.U.K.

Subject to the provisions of this Measure, every intending transferor of a right of patronage of a benefice shall, before transferring or agreeing to transfer such right to any person—

(i)notify to the bishop—

(a)his intention or desire to transfer such right;

(b)the name and address of the proposed transferee; and

(c)particulars of the terms of the proposed transfer; and

(ii)if the bishop shall, within twenty-one days after such notification, so require in writing, confer either personally or through a representative with the bishop or some person appointed by the bishop as to the proposed transfer.