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The rights of Welsh-speaking offenders

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Deregulation Bill: Lords report stage day two

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MPs debate building sustainable GP services

Debate scheduled by Backbench Business Committee following bid from Derek Twigg and Caroline Lucas

Lords examines Pension Schemes Bill

Final chance to 'tidy up' and make changes to the bill

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