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- ↑ House of Commons Hansard Debates from 12 November 2008 - Regional Select Committees Motion
- ↑ BBC News - In full: Brown's government
- ↑ Votes and Proceedings for 12 November 2010, Item 10.
- ↑ Standing Orders of the House of Commons, Standing Order 152F.
- ↑ House of Commons Hansard - 3 March 2009 - Col 791