What they call a "white paper" They dont hide it.................its just not openly advertised We get this a lot in the construction industry Its down to the individual to research what white papers are about, but generally they are aimed at specific individuals or organisations I think the idea is that these papers are aimed at those that are best placed to provide objective feedback. Something that rarely happens with jo public. http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/cm/cmwib/wgp.htm From experience, having been involved in consultations processes at work, I have noticed an ever growing percentage of people who, while they agree with the proposals set before them, just want to stir things up, generally be a pain in the arse and cause problems. This is known as the antagonist culture.