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+----------------------------
+
+* The :module:`CPackDeb` module learned to set Package, Section
+  and Priority control fields per-component.
+  See :variable:`CPACK_DEBIAN_<COMPONENT>_PACKAGE_SECTION`
+  and :variable:`CPACK_DEBIAN_<COMPONENT>_PACKAGE_PRIORITY`.