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John Morley: “Supports amendment to Universities bill, providing that holy orders shall not be a condition of holding any headship or…”

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Supports amendment to Universities bill, providing that holy orders shall not be a condition of holding any headship or fellowship.
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John Morley

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Morley advocated for reforms in higher education to ensure that religious orders would not be a prerequisite for academic positions.

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