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that in Canada around 250,000 seals have been saved per year as a result of this ruling. This was reinforced by a landmark WTO ruling following a challenge to the EU legislation by the
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912:"EU referendum: Scotland backs Remain as UK votes Leave – BBC News"
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472:. He took office on 6 August 2019 with co-convener Kate Wimpress.
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840:"250,000 Seals' Lives Saved : Humane Society International"
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735:"European Parliament rejects ACTA | News | European Parliament"
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814:"Animal Welfare Intergroup – The Bureau"
1222:People educated at Liberton High School
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1105:Profile at European Parliament website
938:"David Martin MEP – Videos | Facebook"
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660:Arthur, Charles (1 February 2012).
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635:"Unspun: the political diary"
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