Concept

Recall of parliament

Properties

Alt label
  • Parliamentary recall
  • Parlt recall
SES ID
  • 92750
  • 50625
  • 50639
Notation
  • 92750
In scheme
Broader
Definition
  • Return of Parliament during a recess. In the Commons it is authorised by the Speaker at the request of the government. In the Lords, the power is exercised by the Lord Speaker, or in her absence, the Chairman of Committees.