Oral Answers to Questions — Town and Country Planning – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 March 1947.
Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge
, Bedford
12:00,
4 March 1947
asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning to what extent the proposed national parks areas are affected by the Government's proposals regarding Service-training areas.
Mr Lewis Silkin
, Camberwell Peckham
I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to the hon. and gallant Member for Spen Valley (Lieut.-Colonel Sharp) on 18th February, of which I am sending him a copy.
Sir Henry Morris-Jones
, Denbigh
Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us when we may expect to have the white paper promised by the Prime Minister last week?
Mr Lewis Silkin
, Camberwell Peckham
That hardly arises on this Question.
Mr Ernest Marples
, Wallasey
In the case of Service Departments proposing to take over parts of the land allocated to national parks, will the right hon. Gentleman ensure that there is some public inquiry or opportunity for ventilation of public opinion?
Mr Lewis Silkin
, Camberwell Peckham
Certainly, Sir; the Prime Minister gave that assurance last week.
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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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