The House of Commons rises for Easter Recess

Coming up after recess: 17-21 April  

Business scheduled in the week returning from recess:  

Monday 17 April:  

• Second reading of the Data Protection and digital Information (No. 2) Bill. 

Tuesday 18 April:  

• Consideration in Committee of the Finance (No. 2) Bill (Day 1). 

Wednesday 19 April:  

• Consideration In Committee (Day 2) Finance (No. 2) Bill. 

Thursday 20 April:  

• General Debate on International Trade and Geopolitics 
• General Debate on Human Rights Protections for Palestinians 

The subject for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee. 

Friday 21 April:  

• The House will not be sitting on Friday 21 April.  

It is possible that changes will be made to the schedule of business throughout the week. This page will be updated should changes be made.

What is a recess?  

A recess is a break during the parliamentary session (year) in which neither the House of Commons nor 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, including constituency work.   

The exact pattern of recesses can change and is usually slightly different for the two Houses of Parliament.   

About Parliament: Commons recess dates  

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