House of Commons rises for conference recess

Business scheduled for the week returning from recess:   

Monday 7 October 

• Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

• General debate on Lord Darzi's Independent Investigation into NHS Performance.

• Adjournment debate on planning permission and telegraph poles.
   

Tuesday 8 October  

• Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. 

• Opposition Day – debate on a motion in the name of the Official Opposition, subject to be announced. 

• Adjournment debate on health services in Bridlington. 
   

Wednesday 9 October  

• Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities. 

• Prime Minister’s Questions. 

• Second reading of the Renters' Rights Bill.

• Adjournment debate on higher education in Staffordshire. 
   

Thursday 10 October  

• Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport. 

• General debate on sport, following the Olympic and Paralympic Team GB successes. 

• Adjournment debate on the cost of rail fares. 
   

Friday 11 October  

• The House will not be sitting.
  
  

Find out about Westminster Hall debates taking place

All business is subject to change. More information about forthcoming Business in the House of Commons can be found in the Parliamentary Calendar.

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.   

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