§ Sir Dudley Smithasked the Lord Privy Seal how many times Parliament has risen for the summer recess on or after 1 August since 1955; and if he will give the years in question, with the date the House rose.
§ Mr. BiffenThe House of Commons has risen on or after 1 August 15 times since 1955. The dates are as follows:
2 August 1956 5 August 1971 2 August 1957 9 August 1972 1 August 1958 7 August 1975 4 August 1961 6 August 1976 3 August 1962 3 August 1978 2 August 1963 8 August 1980 5 August 1965 1 August 1984 12 August 1966