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Title Year and Number Legislation Type Review Date
The Whaling Industry (Ship) (Amendment) Regulations 1959 1959/2054 UK Statutory Instruments
The Diseases of Animals (Ascertainment of Compensation) Order 1959 1959/1335 UK Statutory Instruments
The Agriculture (Miscellaneous Time-Limits) Regulations 1959 1959/171 UK Statutory Instruments
The Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Agricultural Tenants) Regulations 1959 1959/84 UK Statutory Instruments
Weeds Act 1959 1959/54 UK Public General Acts