<P> In territories with a Westminster system , most bills that have any possibility of becoming law are introduced into parliament by the government . This will usually happen following the publication of a `` white paper '' , setting out the issues and the way in which the proposed new law is intended to deal with them . A bill may also be introduced into parliament without formal government backing ; this is known as a private member 's bill . </P>
<P> In territories with a Westminster system , most bills that have any possibility of becoming law are introduced into parliament by the government . This will usually happen following the publication of a `` white paper '' , setting out the issues and the way in which the proposed new law is intended to deal with them . A bill may also be introduced into parliament without formal government backing ; this is known as a private member 's bill . </P>
policy statement presented to parliament prior to introduction of bill
policy statement presented to parliament prior to introduction of bill
white paper
white paper