| ID | 117515 |
| Title Proper | UK government's white paper on the overseas territories-a modest advance |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Clegg, Peter |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | On 28 June 2012 the long-awaited White Paper on the Overseas Territories subtitled Security, Success and Sustainability was published by the UK government. The White Paper sets out the nature of the existing links between the UK and its 14 Overseas Territories and the measures required to 'renew and strengthen' the relationship. The Coalition government felt-perhaps correctly-that towards the end of the Labour Party's time in power relations with at least some of the Territories were becoming increasingly fractious, and several political and economic problems in the Territories required stronger corrective action. Thus, the White Paper attempts a balance between promoting a more positive overall agenda while making clear the responsibilities and high standards of governance the Territories must maintain. |
| `In' analytical Note | Round Table Vol. 101, No.422; Oct 2012: p.467-468 |
| Journal Source | Round Table Vol. 101, No.422; Oct 2012: p.467-468 |
| Key Words | UK ; White Paper ; Overseas Territories ; Labour Party ; Economic Problems ; Governance |