The House of Commons rises for conference recess
20 September 2023 (updated on 20 September 2023)
The House of Commons adjourned on Tuesday 19 September for conference recess and will next sit on Monday 16 October at 2.30pm.
Coming up after recess: 16-20 October 2023
Business scheduled for the week returning from recess:
Monday 16 October
- General Debate on support for childcare and the early years.
- General Debate on knife crime.
The subjects of these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Tuesday 17 October
- Consideration of Lords Amendments to the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill
Wednesday 18 October
- Prime Minister’s Questions
- Consideration of Lords Message on the Energy Bill [Lords]
- Debate on a motion to approve the Draft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) (No. 2) Regulations 2023
Thursday 19 October
- Debate on a motion on birth trauma
- General debate on Baby Loss Awareness Week
The subjects of these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Friday 20 October
- Private Members’ Bills
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 continue to carry out their other roles, such as 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