diff --git a/lib/views/help/how.html.erb b/lib/views/help/how.html.erb index 3a99163f..4a3b5cf1 100644 --- a/lib/views/help/how.html.erb +++ b/lib/views/help/how.html.erb @@ -13,27 +13,73 @@ this administration team, with support from mySociety’s Chief Executive and Trustees.
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