Green Paper

American  

noun

British.

1. a report presenting the policy proposals of the government, to be discussed in Parliament.

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green paper British  

noun

1. (often capitals) (in Britain) a command paper containing policy proposals to be discussed, esp by Parliament

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Etymology

Origin of Green Paper

First recorded in 1945–50; apparently so called from the color of the paper on which they are printed

Example Sentences

It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to future-proof the BBC, put it on a sustainable financial footing and bolster trust.

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"It's clear we need a fresh vision," said Post Office Minister, Gareth Thomas, launching a Green Paper on the service's future.

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The Green Paper puts proposals such as changing the Post Office's ownership model back on the table, providing and opportunity for staff, taxpayers and other stakeholders to share their views, before the government draws up its strategy.

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The government was adamant that its "welfare reform" changes - announced in March's Green Paper - were designed to get people back to work.

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In a letter written with his Senedd colleague for Caerphilly, Hefin David, the pair expressed "serious concerns about parts of the green paper and bill as published".

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