The House of Commons rises for Easter recess 2025
8 April 2025
The House of Commons adjourned on Tuesday 8 April for Easter recess and will next sit on Tuesday 22 April at 2.30pm.
It is possible that changes may be made to the schedule of business throughout the week. Any changes will be reflected in What's On in Parliament.
Coming up after recess: 22-25 April
Business scheduled in the week returning from recess:
Tuesday 22 April
- Second reading of the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-Sentence Reports) Bill.
Wednesday 23 April
- Opposition Day (6th allotted day). Debate on a motion in the name of the Liberal Democrats. Subject to be announced.
Thursday 24 April
- Remaining stages of the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords].
Friday 25 April
Private Members’ Bills.
What is a recess?
A recess is a break during the parliamentary session (year) 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, including constituency work.
The exact pattern of recesses can change and is usually slightly different for the two Houses of Parliament.
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