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Business of the House

My right hon. Friend the Leader of the House has given notice to the shadow Leader of the House and to you, Mr Speaker, that he is attending a memorial service this morning. I will therefore be announcing the business and answering questions on his behalf. The business for the week commencing 5 July will include: Monday 5 July—Motion relating to the Clear Line of Sight project, followed by opposed private business named by the Chairman of Ways and Means for consideration. Tuesday 6 July—Second Reading of the Finance Bill. Wednesday 7 July—Opposition Day [3rd allotted day]. There will be a full day's debate on Government support for jobs and the unemployed. This debate will arise on an Opposition motion. Thursday 8 July—General debate on defendant anonymity. The provisional business for the week commencing 12 July will include: Monday 12 July—Proceedings on the Finance Bill (day 1). At 10 pm the House will be asked to agree all outstanding estimates. Tuesday 13 July—Proceedings on the Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) Bill followed by proceedings on the Finance Bill (day 2). Wednesday 14 July—Motion to approve a statutory instrument relating to counter-terrorism, followed by motion relating to police grant report, followed by motion to approve a European document relating to the European External Action Service. Thursday 15 July—Proceedings on the Finance Bill (day 3). I should also like to inform the House that the business in Westminster Hall will be: Thursday 8 July—A debate on energy security.