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House of Commons recalled on Saturday 12 April

11 April 2025

The House of Commons Chamber viewed through the doors. The Speakers' green chair is in the centre of the image and green benches are on each side of the Chamber.

The Speaker of the House of Commons has granted a request from the Government to recall the House of Commons at 11am on Saturday 12 April, to take forward legislative proposals to ensure the continued operation of British Steel blast furnaces is safeguarded.   

Recall of the House of Commons   

If there is an important development during a recess period, the House of Commons and House of Lords may be recalled.    

Standing Order 13 gives the Speaker the authority to recall the House of Commons, if he is satisfied it is within the public interest.   

Business papers for Saturday 12 April have been published on the parliamentary website.

Previous recalls   

The House of Commons was last recalled on 18 August 2021 to debate the situation in Afghanistan This was the 34th recall during a recess since 1948.