Sitting Days and Hours

Sitting Days of Parliament

In terms of Standing Order No. 7, the Parliament shall meet in two alternate weeks in each month commencing after the first Sunday and shall sit on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays of the first and the third of such weeks.

However, Parliament shall meet for twenty-six days to consider the Appropriation Bill under Standing Order No. 70. These days may be reduced with the consent of the House on a motion moved.

Sitting Hours of Parliament

At present, the hours of sitting of Parliament are 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Since 2004, Sitting of Parliament takes place as follows by an agreement of the House:

(On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)

9.30 a.m.	to	10.00 a.m.	Questions for Oral Answers
10.00 a.m.	to	12.30 p.m.	Main Business of the House
12.30 p.m.	to	1.00 p.m.	Lunch
1.00 p.m.	to	3.30 p.m.	Main Business of the House
3.30 p.m.	to	4.30 p.m.	Adjournment Motions

(On Fridays)

9.30 a.m.	to	10.00 a.m.	Questions for Oral Answers
10.00 a.m.	to	12.00 noon	Main Business of the House
12.00 noon	to	1.00 p.m.	Adjournment Motions