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Title Year and Number Legislation Type Review Date
The Collection and Disposal of Waste Regulations 1988 1988/819 UK Statutory Instruments
The Dutch Elm Disease (Local Authorities) (Amendment) Order 1988 1988/604 UK Statutory Instruments
Environment and Safety Information Act 1988 1988/30 UK Public General Acts