command paper

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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

Mr Lewis replied that the government had set out its position in a command paper and intended to bring a bill before the House of Commons this autumn.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 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 issues, is also due to be published by 31 October, with draft legislation on new powers for Scotland due to be unveiled by 25 January.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2014

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

From The Guardian • Sep. 18, 2014