Terms of Reference for the Serious Case Panel have not yet been finalised. When they are a copy will be placed in the House of Commons library.<\/p>
<\/strong><\/p> <\/p> <\/p>"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1149238", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Work and Pensions"}
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