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The House of Commons rises for summer recess

30 July 2024

The Jubilee Fountain in New Palace Yard with the Elizabeth Tower in the background

The House of Commons adjourned on Tuesday 30 July for summer recess and will next sit on Monday 2 September at 2.30pm. 

Business scheduled for the week returning from recess:   

Monday 2 September: 

  • Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government 
  • General debate, subject to be confirmed  

Tuesday 3 September: 

  • Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer 

Wednesday 4 September: 

  • Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland 
  • Prime Minister’s Questions 

Thursday 5 September: 

  • Questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade 
  • Business questions to the Leader of the House 

Friday 6 September: 

The House will not be sitting. 

 

What is a recess?  

A recess is a break during the parliamentary session 2024 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.   

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

About Parliament: Commons recess dates