Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Defence – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 May 1983.
Mr Jerry Wiggin
, Weston-Super-Mare
12:00,
3 May 1983
As the white paper stated last year, that matter is under consideration. I cannot say whether such a flying unit will be based at Prestwick, but I shall bear my hon. Friend's remarks in mind.
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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