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In its reply dated 16 October 2006, the United Kingdom provided further information on the aids granted to Shetland Fish Products Limited. In this framework, Mr Masip, the first session of the political dialogue between the European Union and Cuba at ministerial level was held in Paris on 16 October. Member States may make payments in advance of 16 October from their national resources in agreement with the Commission. In its letters dated 16 October 2006, 4 September 2007 and 27 February 2008, the United Kingdom provided further information on the loans granted under the schemes. The Syrian regime has followed up the tragic murder of two Assyrian The proposed measures have been discussed with Member States and interested parties at a workshop held in Brussels on 16 October 2003. having regard to the declaration by the European Council in Tampere on 16 October 1999 In its reply dated 16 October 2006, the United Kingdom provided further information on the aid granted under the scheme.	It doesn't look like this phrase is very popular! The search could not find any examples on the internet.

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In its reply dated 16 October 2006, the United Kingdom provided further information on the aids granted to Shetland Fish Products Limited.
In this framework, Mr Masip, the first session of the political dialogue between the European Union and Cuba at ministerial level was held in Paris on 16 October.
Member States may make payments in advance of 16 October from their national resources in agreement with the Commission.
In its letters dated 16 October 2006, 4 September 2007 and 27 February 2008, the United Kingdom provided further information on the loans granted under the schemes.
The Syrian regime has followed up the tragic murder of two Assyrian
The proposed measures have been discussed with Member States and interested parties at a workshop held in Brussels on 16 October 2003.
having regard to the declaration by the European Council in Tampere on 16 October 1999
In its reply dated 16 October 2006, the United Kingdom provided further information on the aid granted under the scheme.

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