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					<dc:identifier>http://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2013/4/section/49D</dc:identifier><dc:title>Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru etc. Act 2013</dc:title><dc:description>An Act of the National Assembly for Wales to make provision about the constitution and functions of the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales; to make various provisions relating to local government; and for connected purposes.</dc:description><dc:type>text</dc:type><dc:format>text/xml</dc:format><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:publisher>Statute Law Database</dc:publisher><dc:modified>2025-04-16</dc:modified><dc:contributor>Expert Participation</dc:contributor><dct:valid>2025-04-01</dct:valid>
					
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