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CLAUSE TWO

Clause 2 gives the short title and defines the scope of the Schedule

to the Bil1.

is to give us as wide an

interpretation

The

of

scope

purpose of this clause

the

of the schedule

as possible.

Subsection 2(1) gives the short title of the Bill.

with matters

Subsection 2 (2) provides for the Schedule to deal

consequential on or connected with the termination of sovereignty or

the Joint Declaration.

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