P144 CJJFAX 1 144 Sat 20 Feb 19:11/11 I 1/3 ] .-÷4 . :. :. Monday's business in . . the Commons and Lords . . Smith slates sheepdog show decision ——————————————————————————————————————— Headlines 101 Index 102 Sport 300 Letters News Indx News Xtra Main MenuP144 CJJFAX 2 144 Sat 20 Feb 18:11/36 W—ppp—ppp—ppp 2/3 MONDAY'S AGENDA AT WJSTMINSTJR The day in the Commons opens with defence questions. Home Secretary Jack Straw will then open the second reading debate on the Immigration and Asylum Bill. MPs are also dui to approve a measure extending the amnesty period for arms decommissioning in Northern Ireland by another year. In the Lords, Ljadjr of the House Baroness Jay opens a two-day debate on reform of the upper house. Parliament and politics digest... 144 News Index 104 Flash 150 Regional 160 Ljttets News Indx News Xtra Main MenuP144 CJEFAX 1 144 Sat 20 Feb 18:11/14 E 3/3 SMITH CRJTJCISES SHEEPDOG SHOW DECISION Culture Secretary Chris Smith has said the BBC made a "big mistake" in deciding to axe the popular sheepdog trials show, One Man and His Dog. Mr Smith joined critics of the BBC who were dismayed at plans to bring the rural programmj to an end. "It is a wonderful programmj and it is something which I have watched with pleasure over the years," hj said. The decision was thoughtless, Mr Smith said on BBC Radio 4's Any Questions. Headlines 101 Index 102 Sport 300 Front page 100 TV 600 Wjathjr 400 Letters News Indx News Xtra Main Menu