[GHC] #8864: Document heap allocation functions in StgCmmMonad/StgCmmLayout

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#8864: Document heap allocation functions in StgCmmMonad/StgCmmLayout
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        Reporter:  tibbe             |            Owner:
            Type:  feature request   |           Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |        Milestone:
       Component:  Documentation     |          Version:  7.6.3
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Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |     Architecture:  Unknown/Multiple
 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |       Difficulty:  Unknown
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Comment (by simonpj):

 Ah yes, now I see. You are right: the offset returned is valid only until
 the real heap pointer is moved.  `virtHp` doesn't matter.  I'll add that.

 Simon

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