| Date | Day | Commons day type | Commons praying | Lords day type | Lords praying |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5th | Prorogation | False | Prorogation | False |
5th August 1974 is in the prorogation between the 1st session and the dissolution of the 46th Parliament, being the 1st prorogation of that Parliament.
Papers laid during this prorogation are reported by both Houses in the 1st session of the 47th Parliament.