It's rumoured the report stage and third reading of the bill have been brought forward to this week, to avoid the possibility of Lib Dem MPs being instructed by their party's spring conference to vote against.

BBC: Week ahead

This restriction has been established to avoid the possibility of an accidental pointing error causing too much light to fall upon an instrument.

BBC: Close up on Mercury

They may renew their calls for a cabinet reshuffle, which Mr Koizumi has sought to avoid, although in Australia this week he said he would consider the possibility.

ECONOMIST: They want reforms from Koizumi