He split the bill into two parts, one containing the measures controlling gun sales at shows and the other including regulations restricting children's access to pornographic films, books and video games.

ECONOMIST: Gun games

Although the government has never stated what the actual support line is for the real before they intervene (probably because there is none), BRL1.65 is usually when the hammer starts to drop and taxes and other macro measures of controlling the currency are put in place.

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Mrs Laing called for a number of measures aimed at controlling dangerous dogs, including compulsory micro-chipping, creating dog-free areas in parks and a system of dog insurance.

BBC: Adjournment debate