House of Commons in recess, not ‘shut down’

House of Commons in recess, not shut down

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http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/march/house-of-commons-in-recess-not-shut-down/http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/march/house-of-commons-in-recess-not-shut-down/
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Friday, March 27, 2020
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Westminster system, Legislatures, Political systems, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, House of Commons of Canada, Recess
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  • House of Commons in recess, not shut down
    On Wednesday evening after passing the Coronavirus Bill, the House of Commons agreed to a Government proposalthat the House of Commons should begin its Easter Recess a few days early.
  • Recess does not mean thatthe House of Commonsis shut down.
  • The work of both MPs and House staff continues during recess, they will be working innew ways to ensure we follow the guidance of Public Health England and the Government.
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter and @UKHouseofCommons on Instagram, for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber and more.
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