If there is an important development during a recess period the House of Commons and House of Lords may be recalled. For example the House was recalled during the first Gulf War, after the Northern Ireland agreement in 1998 and after the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001.
Further information on this subject can be found from the following links.
Recall of Parliament webpage
Business FAQs: Recall of Parliament
Related glossary term: Recess
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