Oral Answers to Questions — West Indies. – in the House of Commons at on 19 November 1941.
Major Vyvyan Adams:
asked the Prime Minister whether he can now amplify the official statements so far made relating to the motives which actuated the prisoner Hess to come to Great Britain?
Mr Clement Attlee
, Stepney Limehouse
The Prime Minister indicated that he would make a statement on the subject when he considered it necessary. I have no doubt that he will take notice of the points that have been raised.
Commander Sir Archibald Southby
, Epsom
Will the right hon. Gentleman arrange for the hon. and gallant Member to have a nice cosy chat with Hess himself?
Mr John McGovern
, Glasgow Shettleston
Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that from the Prime Minister right down to the ex-Lord Provost of Glasgow we have had statements regarding Hess? Is it not time that some form of white paper was issued to show the people the object of the visit, as they are not informed except by periodical outbursts? Could we have a complete statement?
Commander Sir Archibald Southby
, Epsom
On a point of Order. Is it in Order for the hon. and gallant Gentleman to make a suggestion which is as fantastic as it is peevish?
Lieut-General Edward Fitzroy
, Daventry
I can hardly rule a tit for tat out of Order.
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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