Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Safeguarding of Industries. – in the House of Commons at on 14 July 1925.
Mr. MacKENZIE LIVINQSTONE:
10.asked the President of the Board of Trade what inquiries are now proceeding under the terms of the white paper (Safeguarding of Industries); and whether he anticipates receiving any of the Reports before the Recess?
A document issued by the Government laying out its policy, or proposed policy, on a topic of current concern.Although a white paper may occasion consultation as to the details of new legislation, it does signify a clear intention on the part of a government to pass new law. This is a contrast with green papers, which are issued less frequently, are more open-ended and may merely propose a strategy to be implemented in the details of other legislation.
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