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 During **August 2014**, the following exceptions to the consultancy freeze above 
£20,000 have been considered by the Chief Executive in his capacity as Accounting Officer; and the requests for consultancy below £20,000 have been considered by the Director of Corporate Operations. 

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| Summary of application         | Decision                                 |
|--------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| date                           |                                          |
| Ref: No. &                     |                                          |
| Directorate                    |                                          |
| Approved                       |                                          |
| 13/08/2014                     | 18C(2) RME Assessment of aspirations for |
| track access on the East Coast |                                          |
| Mainline, £50,000              |                                          |

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