§ 3.38 p.m.
§ Lord CarterMy Lords, it may be for the convenience of the House if I make a brief Business Statement regarding Prorogation. The progress of business next week will, as always, depend on the receipt of messages from another place. If business on all Bills is concluded on Wednesday, the House will sit at 11.15 a.m. on Thursday to prorogue. If, however, business on all Bills is not concluded on Wednesday, the House will sit at 3 p.m. on Thursday in order to conclude the business and will then sit at 11 a.m. on Friday to prorogue. In either event, Prorogation will be followed by a reception in the Royal Gallery to mark the end of this Session. No formal invitations will be issued for the reception. All those who plan to be here for Prorogation will be welcome to attend.