| Date | Day | Commons day type | Commons praying | Lords day type | Lords praying |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8th | Prorogation | False | Prorogation | False |
8th April 1997 is in the prorogation between the 5th session and the dissolution of the 51st Parliament, being the 5th prorogation of that Parliament.
Papers laid during this prorogation are reported by both Houses in the 1st session of the 52nd Parliament.