The House of Commons Parliamentary Papers (HCPP) are the most detailed primary source for the past two centuries, for Britain, its colonies and the wider world. They are a major part of the historical record. The Parliamentary papers influenced public opinion and social and political philosophy, and provided a forum for ideas for hundreds of thinkers, among them Marconi, Keynes, and Beveridge. They are the working documents of government for all areas of social, political, economic and foreign policy, showing how issues were explored and legislation was formed.
To access, go to: https://www.proquest.com/trials/trialSummary.action?view=subject&trialBean.token=GOHRSWFEAZ1XYZMOASZP
It also works from here http://parlipapers.chadwyck.com/home.do
Note: the Library already subscribes to the Parliamentary Papes for the 19th Century.
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