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Tue 08 Aug 2001SDLP welcomes call to end GAA's Rule 21 banThe call for the GAA to scrap its controversial Rule 21 that bars members of the RUC and British security forces from joining the organisation has been welcomed by the SDLP."Obviously we would very much welcome such a development," a spokesman for the party said.