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Business of the House

The business for the week commencing 14 March will be: Monday 14 March—Consideration in Committee of the Scotland Bill (Day 2). Tuesday 15 March—Conclusion of consideration in Committee of the Scotland Bill (Day 3). Wednesday 16 March—Opposition Day (13th allotted day). There will be a debate on an Opposition motion, subject to be announced, followed by a motion to approve a document relating to section 6 of the European Union (Amendment) Act 2008. Thursday 17 March—General debate on north Africa and the middle east. Friday 18 March—Private Members' Bills. The provisional business for the week commencing 21 March will include: Monday 21 March—Remaining stages of the Budget Responsibility and National Audit Bill [Lords], followed by motion relating to Members' salaries. Tuesday 22 March—Remaining stages of the Scotland Bill. Wednesday 23 March—My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer will open his Budget statement. Thursday 24 March—Continuation of the Budget debate. I should also like to inform the House that the business in Westminster Hall for 24 March 2011 will be a debate on the future of the coastguard service.