The House of Commons rises for Whitsun recess
26 May 2023
The House of Commons adjourned on Thursday 25 May for Whitsun recess and will next sit on Monday 5 June at 2.30pm.
Coming up after recess: 5- 8 June
Business scheduled in the week returning from recess:
Monday 5 June
- General debate on the role of local government in reaching Net Zero.
- General debate on delivering new housing supply.
(The subjects of these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee)
Tuesday 6 June
- All stages of the British Nationality (Regularisation of Past Practice) Bill.
Wednesday 7 June
- Opposition Day debate (subject to be announced).
Thursday 8 June
- General debate on National Carers Week and respite for carers.
- General debate on the work of the Council of Europe.
(The subjects of these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee).
Friday 9 June
The House will not be sitting Friday.
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.
About Parliament: Commons recess dates