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A1.Assumed rate of return on investment of damages: England and Wales
B1.Assumed rate of return on damages invested: ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match
C1.Assumed rate of return on damages invested: Northern Ireland
1. Assumed rate of return on investment of damages.Previous MatchNext Match
4.Enhanced protection for periodical paymentsPrevious MatchNext Match
5. Meaning of structured settlement.Previous MatchNext Match
6. Guarantees for public sector settlements.Previous MatchNext Match
8. Short title, extent and commencement.Previous MatchNext Match
ASSUMED RATE OF RETURN ON INVESTMENT OF DAMAGES: ENGLAND AND WALES
Setting the rate for section B1(1): Scotland
Setting the rate for section C1(1): Northern Ireland
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Guarantees by Northern Ireland departments for public sector settlementsPrevious MatchNext Match
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