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Delegated Legislation – in the House of Commons at 6:44 pm on 23 May 2023.

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That the draft Register of Overseas Entities (Penalties and Northern Ireland Dispositions) Regulations 2023, which were laid before this House on 26 April, be approved.—(Scott Mann.)

Question agreed to.

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)),

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