The Archbishops of Canterbury and York, Bishops of Durham, London and Winchester automatically take seats in the House as the Church by Law established. A further 21 Bishops, based on their length of service, are also called to serve. They provide regular contributions to the Lord’s proceedings and scrutinise all matters put to Parliament.
The Archbishop of York has taken a particular interest in matters of defence, immigration & asylum since he entered the House of Lords in 2014 as the Bishop of Chelmsford.