Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

State Opening of Parliament

24 March 2022 · Leader of the House

Proposed by Mark Spencer Con Sherwood

Parliamentary Procedure

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At a glance

Key points

  • The date of the State Opening of Parliament is confirmed in this statement.
  • Logistical and security preparations are being facilitated for the event.
  • The exact date of prorogation will be confirmed at a later time.

Issue summary

The statement is about confirming the date of the State Opening of Parliament and the upcoming prorogation of the current session.

Action requested

No specific action is requested, but the logistical and security preparations for the State Opening are being facilitated by this announcement. The exact date of prorogation will be confirmed in due course.

Key facts

  • The State Opening of Parliament will take place on Tuesday 10 May.
  • The current session of Parliament will be prorogued ahead of the Queen’s Speech.
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