From Mr Andrew Graystone
Sir, - A serving archbishop is necessarily surrounded by staff
who support him or her with administrative help, research, and,
crucially, advice on dealing with the media. The day the archbishop
steps down, all that support vanishes. And yet a former archbishop
still has a significant public profile, creating multiple
opportunities for mission or for mischief. Should we not respect
our retired archbishops by providing them, like former prime
ministers, with a small staff to provide a degree of ongoing
practical support and advice?
ANDREW GRAYSTONE
17 Rushford Avenue
Manchester M19 2HG