Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 November 1947.
Mr Robin Turton
, Thirsk and Malton
12:00,
4 November 1947
asked the Prime Minister when the white paper on the demands of the Service Departments of land for training and defence purposes, which he promised on 25th February, 1947, will be issued.
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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