§ Lord CarterMy Lords, it may be for the convenience of the House if I announce the dates of the Summer Recess. It will also be for the convenience of the Chief Whip. Subject, as always, to the progress of business, the House will sit at 11 a.m. on Tuesday 24th July and rise at the end of business that day. The House will return at 2.30 p.m. on Monday 15th October. I hope that that early announcement of the dates will enable your Lordships to make appropriate plans.