Part of Exiting the European Union – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 9 March 2017.
Robin Walker
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
12:00,
9 March 2017
Of course, we have formally involved the devolved Administrations in our preparations through the JMC process, and we continue to engage in that process. With regard to the great repeal Bill, a white paper will be published and the devolved Administrations will have their opportunities to respond to that, as will hon. Members across the House.
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.
More from wikipedia here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_paper
