Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 9 July 1963.
Mr Jo Grimond
, Orkney and Shetland
12:00,
9 July 1963
Is the First Secretary aware that nearly everybody is glad to see him back and that we congratulate him on a statement which is not only short, but is a model of clarity? I should like to ask just two questions. Will the white paper deal with future responsibility for the Federal Army and also Federaldefence?
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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