Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 November 1947.
Mr Herbert Morrison
, Lewisham East
12:00,
4 November 1947
This is a matter upon which, from its very nature, there is bound to be argument between Government Departments. We are doing our best to reconcile them and to arrive at a wise decision. We hope that there will not be any undue delay.
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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