Synonyms

command paper

British

noun

(in Britain) a government document that is presented to Parliament, in theory by royal command See also green paper white paper

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command paper

Entitled Safeguarding the Union, the command paper was presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris.

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2024

Accordingly, the government has announced in its command paper of 21 July 2021 that it is seeking a more flexible settlement regarding excise laws applicable in Northern Ireland.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2021

The government's command paper will set out plans for new capabilities such as electronic warfare and drones.

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2021

The so-called command paper put forward four proposals, in itself a reflection of how difficult it has been to get any consensus on this issue within the Conservative-led coalition government.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2014

A command paper setting out the reforms will be published within the next few months.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 18, 2014

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