The appointment by West Yorkshire's commissioner, Mark Burns-Williamson, is subject to ratification by the Police and Crime Panel on 8 February.

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Of course, such agreements of major importance, international agreements, under our constitution and under our legislation, are subject to ratification by our parliaments.

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America's Northwest Airlines reached an agreement with its mechanics union, subject to ratification by union members, that should head off forthcoming strike action.

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Cohen, who has been leading the talks since last year, says the agreement remains subject to ratification by both parties and additional local union negotiations.

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This was later extended to 200m, subject to the ratification of the cabinet.

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Each international convention is subject to agreement (in the form of ratification, acceptance or accession) by individual States.

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