Writing Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers – process and requirements

General#

The requirements for papers that are submitted to Cabinet and Cabinet committees have been set by Cabinet so that the papers are of a consistently high standard, and include the information that Ministers require for taking decisions.

The requirements are maintained by the Cabinet Office on behalf of Cabinet.

Cabinet Office Notice#

Refer to the Cabinet Office Notice (16) 6: Updated Guidance for the Style and Format of Cabinet Papers for further information.

Refer to these pages for more information#

• When is a Cabinet or a Cabinet committee paper required?
• Guidance for the length of standard Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and format options for longer papers
• Developing quality policy advice in the lead up to developing Cabinet policy proposals