Introduction

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Standing Order numbers cited in this edition of the Digest are those used during the 2009-10 Session.

I would like to thank Sara Howe in the Journal Office, and Jennifer Walpole and Richard Freebury from the Department of Information Services for their help in the compilation of this Digest. I am also grateful to Jean Fessey for her advice and support.

								Mary Durkin
								May 2010

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