The House of Commons rises for Christmas recess
19 December 2024
The House of Commons adjourned on Thursday 19 December 2024 for Christmas recess and will next sit on Monday 6 January 2024 at 2.30pm.
It is possible that changes will be made to the schedule of business throughout the week. Any changes will be reflected in What’s on in Parliament.
Coming up after recess: 6-9 January
Business scheduled in the week returning from recess:
Monday 6 January
- Debate on seizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
- General debate on backlogs in the NHS.
The subjects for these debates were determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Tuesday 7 January
- Second reading of the Crown Estate Bill.
Wednesday 8 January
- Second reading of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
Thursday 9 January
- General debate on tackling violence against women and girls.
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.