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The House of Commons and House of Lords are due to return on Monday 1 June after the Whitsun recess. UK Parliament’s business papers showed that neither House was sitting on Sunday 31 May, with Commons business scheduled to resume at the start of the new week.
The return of Parliament will bring ministers back under direct scrutiny after a period dominated by Labour leadership speculation, questions over public spending and continuing pressure on Government delivery. The House of Commons has listed business for the week of 1 to 5 June, with MPs expected to return to the usual pattern of debates, questions and committee work.
The timing is awkward for the Government, as the national political agenda has moved quickly during recess. Ministers are likely to face questions on the rail public ownership programme, Labour’s internal divisions, economic policy and the continuing consequences of recent local and devolved election results.