Parliament session to begin June 1

President Pratibha Patil will address the joint sitting of Parliament in June 4, the day when Rajya Sabha will also commence its session.

At the Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister said the UPA has made a number of promises and "we have promises to keep".

Newly-elected members will take oath on June 1 and 2 and election for Speaker's post will be held on June 3, Chidambaram said.

There will be a discussion on Motion of Thanks to President's address on June 5, 8 and 9, he said, adding there will be a short break after that.

To a question, he said the process of passing of passing General Budget has to be completed by July 31 failing which a Vote on Account will be approved.