§ The Earl of Iveaghasked Her Majesty's Government:
Why the White Paper on overseas territories has not yet been published; and whether they will now indicate when they expect it to be published.[HL3679]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanPreparation of the White Paper on the overseas territories has involved wide-ranging consultation on a broad group of subjects. It has been a complex process. It is now drawing to a close. Our expectation is that the paper will be published early in the next Session of Parliament.