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Commons: Scottish questions. European Parliamentary Elections Bill, remaining stages. Fishing Vessels (Decommissioning) Scheme. Lords: Crofters (Scotland) Bill, committee. Scottish Land Court Bill, committee. Railways Bill, committee. Debate on identity cards.
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