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+//
+// For guidance on how to create functions see:
+// https://prototype-kit.service.gov.uk/docs/functions
+//
+
+const govukPrototypeKit = require('govuk-prototype-kit')
+const addFunction = govukPrototypeKit.views.addFunction
+
+// Add your functions here