Understanding government publications

British Government Publications can appear daunting and confusing, especially if you are using them for the first time. The actual 'structure' of Government Publications is quite logical. Obtaining a basic understanding of the structure and arrangement of British Government Publications can make a substantial difference in your research, enabling you to effectively locate and use this type of material.

There are two distinct categories of British Government Publications:

• Parliamentary Papers - papers which are needed by Parliament or which result directly from the proceedings of Parliament.
• Non-Parliamentary Papers - documents which are produced by individual Government departments.

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