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Exhibit 10(ii)
[Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP]
CONSENT OF SUTHERLAND ASBILL & BRENNAN LLP
We consent to the reference to our firm in the statements of additional
information included in Post-Effective Amendment No. 11 to the Registration
Statement on Form N-4 for American Growth Series, issued through the New England
Variable Annuity Separate Account (File No. 33-85442). In giving this consent,
we do not admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required
under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933.
SUTHERLAND ASBILL & BRENNAN LLP
By: /s/ Kimberly J. Smith
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Kimberly J. Smith
Washington, D.C.
January 19, 2001
