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Business of the House

The business for the week commencing 1 November will be as follows: Monday 1 November—Remaining stages of the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill (Day 1). In addition, my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister plans to make a statement on the European Council. Tuesday 2 November—Remaining stages of the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill (Day 2). Wednesday 3 November—General debate on the report of the Bloody Sunday inquiry. Thursday 4 November—General debate on the strategic defence and security review. The provisional business for the week commencing 8 November will include: Monday 8 November—Remaining stages of the Finance (No.2) Bill. Tuesday 9 November—Opposition Day [5th Allotted Day]. There will be a debate on an Opposition motion. The subject is to be announced. Wednesday 10 November—Consideration in Committee and remaining stages of the Equitable Life (Payments) Bill, followed by motion to approve a European document relating to economic policy co-ordination. Thursday 11 November—General debate on policy on growth. The subject for this debate was nominated by the Backbench Business Committee. Friday 12 November—Private Members' Bills.