| Date | Day | Commons day type | Commons praying | Lords day type | Lords praying |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 5th | Prorogation | False | Prorogation | False |
5th October 1951 is in the prorogation between the 2nd session and the dissolution of the 39th Parliament, being the 2nd prorogation of that Parliament.
Papers laid during this prorogation are reported by both Houses in the 1st session of the 40th Parliament.