The House of Commons rises for February recess
10 February 2023
The House of Commons adjourned on Thursday 9 February for recess and will next sit on Monday 20 February at 2.30pm.
Coming up after recess: 20-24 February
Business scheduled in the week returning from recess:
Monday 20 February:
- General debate on Ukraine.
Tuesday 21 February:
- Second reading of the Social Security (Additional Payments) (No.2) Bill.
Wednesday 22 February:
- Prime Minister’s Questions.
- All stages of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill .
Thursday 23 February:
- General Debate on the future of the NHS, its funding and staffing, (the subject of this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee).
Friday 24 February:
- Private Members’ Bills.
What is a recess?
A recess is a break during the parliamentary session (year) in which neither the House of Commons or the House of Lords meets to conduct business.
During periods called recesses, MPs and Members of the House of Lords can carry out their other duties.
The exact pattern of recesses can change and is usually slightly different for the two Houses of Parliament.