| Date | Day | Commons day type | Commons praying | Lords day type | Lords praying |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 26th | Prorogation | False | Prorogation | False |
26th October 1961 is in the prorogation between the 2nd and 3rd sessions of the 42nd Parliament, being the 2nd prorogation of that Parliament.
Papers laid during this prorogation are reported by both Houses in the 3rd session of the 42nd Parliament.