House of Commons rises for February recess 2016
12 February 2016 (updated on 12 February 2016)
The House of Commons adjourned on Thursday 11 February 2016 for the February recess. The Commons Chamber will next sit on Monday 22 February 2016.
Debates scheduled for the week the House returns include:
- Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Bill: Second Reading
- Welfare Reform and Work Bill: Consideration of Lords amendments
- Education and Adoption Bill: Consideration of Lords amendments
- General debate on European Affairs
More information about forthcoming Business in the House of Commons can be found in the Parliamentary Calendar:
Related information
Recess
Parliament does not sit all year round. 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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