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Title Year and Number Legislation Type Review Date
The Fishing Vessels (Decommissioning) Scheme 1997 1997/1924 UK Statutory Instruments
The Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Enforcement) Regulations 1997 1997/1372 UK Statutory Instruments
The Bovine Hides Regulations 1997 1997/813 UK Statutory Instruments