United Reformed Church, Lion Walk, Colchester Act 1980 (c. xlii)

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Dear Dr.Tai,

Thank you for your e-mail of 17 February 2009 in which you request a
copy of the local act United Reformed Church, Lion Walk, Colchester Act
1980 (c. xlii).

This information is exempt from disclosure under section 21 of the
Freedom of Information Act 2000 as it is reasonably accessible to you by
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Dear Dr. Tai,

The Act you require is available for purchase from The Stationery Office.

I hope the following publication details are helpful,

Frances Grey

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