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Understanding the role of government professions.
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A guide for UK Government civil servants explaining devolution and how to take account of devolution to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland when working on policies and managing services.
Guidance on governance and management frameworks as set out in the Government Functional Standard for Property (GovS 004).
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