Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 10 March 1943.
Mr Anthony Eden
, Warwick and Leamington
No, Sir. I do not consider that it would be appropriate to publish as a white paper documents dealing with proposals which are still under active discussion.
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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