House of Lords recalled to pay tribute to Jo Cox MP
17 June 2016 (updated on 17 June 2016)
The House of Lords met at 2:30pm on Monday 20 June to pay tribute to Jo Cox MP.
Standing Order 17 gives the Lord Speaker the authority to recall the House if she is satisfied that it is in the public interest.
Recall of the House of Lords
If there is an important development during a recess period, the House of Lords and/or the House of Commons may be recalled.