The Rt Rev Christopher Foster was speaking in a virtual session of the House of Lords and directed his question at the minister from the Department of Health and Social Care.
The Diocese say they understand the opposition from parents and acknowledge the need to address surplus school places, but are concerned at the rapid timescales involved in taking these significant decisions.
According to the Bishop of Portsmouth, Peter Leonard has been "an outstanding Canon", bringing flair and imagination to his role. He'll arrive Island after Easter.
John Cheverton will be thanked by the Bishop of Portsmouth this Sunday for his mammoth 63 years as Parochial Church Council (PCC) secretary at St Peter’s Church, Seaview, and 54 years as the church’s organist.