Business of the House

The business for next week will be as follows: Monday 16 March—Second Reading of the Industry and Exports (Financial Support) Bill. Tuesday 17 March—Remaining stages of the Welfare Reform Bill. Wednesday 18 March—Opposition day (8th allotted day). There will be a debate on the economy which will arise on an Opposition motion. Thursday 19 March—Motion relating to the draft Legislative Reform (Insolvency) (Advertising Requirements) Order 2009, followed by a topical debate, subject to be announced. Friday 20 March—Private Members' Bills. The provisional business for the week commencing 23 March will include: Monday 23 March—Remaining stages of the Coroners and Justice Bill (first allocated day). Tuesday 24 March—Conclusion of remaining stages of the Coroners and Justice Bill. Wednesday 25 March—Opposition day (9th allotted day). There will be a debate on an Opposition motion, subject to be announced. Thursday 26 March—A general debate on defence in the UK. Friday 27 March—Private Members' Bills. The House will also wish to know that on Tuesday 31 March, my right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, will open a debate on the economy.